wildflower

or wild flow·er

[ wahyld-flou-er ]

noun

1. the flower of a plant that normally grows in fields, forests, etc., without deliberate cultivation.
2. the plant itself.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wildflower¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; wild + flower

Example Sentences

L.A. artist and landscape designer Bianca D’Amico’s clever enamel pin perfectly captures Southern California’s love for our local wildflowers along with our concern about not destroying those flowers with too much love.

From Los Angeles Times

Planting is hard work on a slope that’s nearly vertical in some places, so Margaret is adding plants gradually as well as wildflower seeds she hopes will take off in the spring.

From Los Angeles Times

This timing ensures that cows, sheep and goats are at their peak milk production when the pastures are carpeted with fresh grass, herbs and wildflowers.

From Salon

What makes it extra special: “Stunning ocean and coastline views. Hillsides covered with wildflowers the last two springs in April and May. Even a small stream, which is very rare in Palos Verdes.”

From Los Angeles Times

Other projects include the creation of wildflower meadows in locations such as footpath edges and highway verges.

From BBC