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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In Italy, on a mountain pass dotted with wildflowers, six black garbage bags were found with nine dead wolves inside.
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 July 2025
Her limited-edition wildflower honey sold out in under 15 minutes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
The trail is well maintained, with a steady, moderate climb that takes you through meadows and past fields of wildflowers (glacier lilies, lupine, and forget-me-nots, to name a few) during the summer months.
—AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
Avoid walking through tall grass, rocky areas, or other places where snakes may hide, such as wildflower or bluebonnet patches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 July 2025
Her limited-edition wildflower honey sold out in under 15 minutes.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
The trail is well maintained, with a steady, moderate climb that takes you through meadows and past fields of wildflowers (glacier lilies, lupine, and forget-me-nots, to name a few) during the summer months.
—AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
Avoid walking through tall grass, rocky areas, or other places where snakes may hide, such as wildflower or bluebonnet patches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 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 20 Jul. 2025.
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