native wildflower

Local uncultivated blossom

A native wildflower is a flowering plant that grows naturally in a particular region without human cultivation, having evolved there over thousands of years rather than being introduced from elsewhere.

The term distinguishes indigenous species from ornamental or invasive plants: The meadow was full of native wildflowers.

Gardeners increasingly plant native wildflowers to support local pollinators and wildlife.

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nectar · pollinator · butterfly · bee · seed · seed packet · root · stem · indigenous · habitat · ecosystem · pollinator garden · field · grassland · blossom · perennial · annual · goldenrod

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origin/provenance

native wildflowerexotic species

Organisms from elsewhere

introduced species · alien species · naturalized species

cultivation status

native wildflowercultivar

Bred plant variety

bedding plant · cut flower · hybrid tea rose · hothouse flower · nursery stock

ecological impact

native wildflowerinvasive species

Harmful non-native organism

invasive weed · noxious weed · kudzu · lawn grass

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G