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
Recent Examples on the Web
Desert areas where native plants have less competition are awash in wildflowers.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Named for the moss pink wildflower that sprouts this time of year, the moon won't appear as pink to our eyes here on Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Hike the Samaria Gorge (which takes five to seven hours through streams and between cliffs), or walk through wildflowers along paths in the mountain villages.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The Big Rock Trail offers an array of wildflowers, hills of intriguing shapes covered with grass and expansive views.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
The garden opened in 1939 and sits among the red rocks of the Papago Buttes, with five thematic trails that visitors can explore, with incredible cacti and desert wildflowers to discover along the way.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Learn more about the wildflowers of Canyonlands here.
—Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
My son spotted pockets of wildflowers that thrived despite the heat.
—Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The embellishments on the gown featured abstract garlands of wildflowers representing Queen Camilla and King Charles' love of nature and the British countryside.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Named for the moss pink wildflower that sprouts this time of year, the moon won't appear as pink to our eyes here on Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Hike the Samaria Gorge (which takes five to seven hours through streams and between cliffs), or walk through wildflowers along paths in the mountain villages.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The Big Rock Trail offers an array of wildflowers, hills of intriguing shapes covered with grass and expansive views.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
The garden opened in 1939 and sits among the red rocks of the Papago Buttes, with five thematic trails that visitors can explore, with incredible cacti and desert wildflowers to discover along the way.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Learn more about the wildflowers of Canyonlands here.
—Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
My son spotted pockets of wildflowers that thrived despite the heat.
—Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The embellishments on the gown featured abstract garlands of wildflowers representing Queen Camilla and King Charles' love of nature and the British countryside.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1620, in the meaning defined above
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wildflower
noun
wild·flower
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it
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