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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The burial of Shanidar 4, a male skeleton found surrounded by wildflower pollen, sparked theories about symbolic rituals.
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Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Native Wildflowers Winter sowing can increase the germination rates of native plant and wildflower seeds that require cold stratification.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Keep an eye out for wildflowers, grazing deer, and even the occasional hawk overhead.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Not only will those flowers bring you joy throughout the year; native wildflowers are the best source of food and shelter for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Native Wildflowers Winter sowing can increase the germination rates of native plant and wildflower seeds that require cold stratification.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Keep an eye out for wildflowers, grazing deer, and even the occasional hawk overhead.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Not only will those flowers bring you joy throughout the year; native wildflowers are the best source of food and shelter for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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