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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Most generic wildflower seed mixes are seeds native to other parts of the country.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
This makes winter an ideal time to sow wildflower seeds, cold hardy annuals, and many perennials.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Along the other side of the approach, Lauren conceived a rambling hedgerow thicket and conduit for wildlife anchored with birch cultivars and native wildflowers.
—Sara James Mnookin, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Calling all wildflower wanderers, leaf peepers, and winter hiking warriors: 2025 is here.
—Erica Zazo, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
This makes winter an ideal time to sow wildflower seeds, cold hardy annuals, and many perennials.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Along the other side of the approach, Lauren conceived a rambling hedgerow thicket and conduit for wildlife anchored with birch cultivars and native wildflowers.
—Sara James Mnookin, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Calling all wildflower wanderers, leaf peepers, and winter hiking warriors: 2025 is here.
—Erica Zazo, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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