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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If the contamination worsens, wildflowers could disappear and algae could bloom in alpine lakes, changing the waters’ look and endangering fish, scientists told The Denver Post.
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Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2024
By Ann Lee published 5 September 2024 With its staggering peaks, colourful wildflowers and breathtaking lakes, northern Italy's Dolomite mountains have long been a hiker's paradise.
—Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024
The trails of Texas Canyon retain a distinctive backcountry feel, a place where wildlife and wildflowers are often seen.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2024
The wildflowers typically peak between July and early August.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2024
By Ann Lee published 5 September 2024 With its staggering peaks, colourful wildflowers and breathtaking lakes, northern Italy's Dolomite mountains have long been a hiker's paradise.
—Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024
The trails of Texas Canyon retain a distinctive backcountry feel, a place where wildlife and wildflowers are often seen.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2024
The wildflowers typically peak between July and early August.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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