# wildflower

/ˈwaɪɫdˌfɫaʊɝ/ (US) · /wˈaɪldflaʊɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wildflower
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

a flower that grows in nature without being planted by people. You can find them in places like woods, fields, or by the side of the road.

For teachers: a flower of a plant that grows in the wild, rather than being intentionally seeded or cultivated in a garden. Often used collectively to describe the flora of a specific natural habitat.

## Examples

- The field is full of yellow wildflowers in the spring.
- The local park has a protected area where native wildflowers are allowed to grow freely to support bees.
- Conservationists are working to restore the meadow's original biodiversity by reintroducing several species of wildflower that had been displaced by invasive grasses.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the plural to refer to a variety of species growing together.

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