wildflower
noun
wild·flow·er
ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it
Examples of wildflower in a Sentence
a field full of wildflowers
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The whiskey offers aromas of lemon zest, barley sugar, and wildflowers.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Lost Dutchman is also among the most popular places in Arizona to see wildflowers in the spring.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Majestic waterfalls are at their frothy finest and wildflowers burst open each year as winter melts into spring in Mariposa County, home to the glorious Yosemite National Park.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Don’t forget to add a diverse range of flowers and pollinator-attracting plants to your yard: Choose a few local wildflowers that fit your color scheme, inspired by Wimbledon’s wildflower gardens.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Lost Dutchman is also among the most popular places in Arizona to see wildflowers in the spring.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Majestic waterfalls are at their frothy finest and wildflowers burst open each year as winter melts into spring in Mariposa County, home to the glorious Yosemite National Park.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Don’t forget to add a diverse range of flowers and pollinator-attracting plants to your yard: Choose a few local wildflowers that fit your color scheme, inspired by Wimbledon’s wildflower gardens.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildflower
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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