wide expanse (of flowers)
Used for a broad, visually striking spread of flowers, often in a natural setting. Less common than the group sense.
丘の斜面に一群れの菜の花が咲いていた。
A wide expanse of rapeseed flowers bloomed on the hillside.
駅前に一群れの人が集まっていた。
A crowd of people had gathered in front of the station.
Compound of 一 (ひと, 'one') and 群れ (むれ, 'group, crowd'). The reading ひとむれ is a straightforward combination.