wildflower
noun
wild·flow·er
ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it
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a field full of wildflowers
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Many of the region’s wildflowers, which include penstemons and pink-hued desert phlox, start blooming later in the spring; make an April or May trip for the best chances of seeing flowers during the season.
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Lyndsey Matthews, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Start with spring greenery or florals (boxwood, ferns, wildflowers, moss, or eucalyptus are all great options) and add a festive touch (like a ribbon, shamrock detail, or hint of gold).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Washes become specific plant ecosystems, sometimes filling with bright wildflowers or nurturing trees and shrubs along their perimeters.
—Hazlitt, 5 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Honey bond-building complex, wildflower honey, honey ferment
Best For: Preventing damage in the first place.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lyndsey Matthews, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Start with spring greenery or florals (boxwood, ferns, wildflowers, moss, or eucalyptus are all great options) and add a festive touch (like a ribbon, shamrock detail, or hint of gold).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Washes become specific plant ecosystems, sometimes filling with bright wildflowers or nurturing trees and shrubs along their perimeters.
—Hazlitt, 5 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Honey bond-building complex, wildflower honey, honey ferment
Best For: Preventing damage in the first place.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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