HESPERIS MATRONALIS
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Hesperis Matronalis.
Hesperis Matronalis - as a noun
Long cultivated herb having flowers whose scent is more pronounced in the evening; naturalized throughout europe to siberia and into north america
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damask violetdame's violetsweet rocketExample Sentences
"The name hesperis matronalis is derived from the Greek word for evening, 'hesperos'."
"The fragrant flowers of hesperis matronalis are typically pale purple or white in color."
"The leaves of hesperis matronalis are lance-shaped and form a rosette at the base of the plant."
"I planted some hesperis matronalis in my backyard to add color to the flowerbed."
"The scent of hesperis matronalis is reminiscent of cloves, hence its alternative name 'dame's violet'."
