wildflower

noun

Meaning

A flower that grows in nature without being intentionally planted or cultivated by humans.

Examples

The valley was carpeted in a colorful array of native wildflowers.
She spent the afternoon identifying the various wildflowers she found along the forest trail.

Synonyms: bloom, blossom, flora, botanical

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wildflower

noun

Pronunciation: ˈwaɪldˌflaʊər

Definition

A flower that grows in nature without being intentionally planted or cultivated by humans.

Examples

The valley was carpeted in a colorful array of native wildflowers.
She spent the afternoon identifying the various wildflowers she found along the forest trail.
Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of these rare wildflowers from urban development.

Synonyms of wildflower

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