Damask-Violet
Hesperis matronalis L.
Hesperis matronalis, known as Damask-Violet, is a flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and has been introduced to North America and other regions. The plant is characterized by its herbaceous growth and is known by several common names, including dame's rocket and sweet rocket.
Description
Hesperis matronalis is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is found in regions such as Newfoundland, Alberta, and various parts of Europe. It was first described in 1753 and is recognized by its multiple common names, which include damask-violet, dame's-violet, and night-scented gilliflower. The plant is herbaceous and is often associated with gardens and naturalized areas in its introduced range.
Other common names
Damask-VioletDame'S RocketDame'S VioletDame'S-VioletDames RocketDames VioletMother-Of-The-EveningSweet Rocket
Distribution
Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · RU · CL · HR · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · NO · DK · KG · BY · FR · UA
Synonyms
Viola matronalisAntoniana sylvestrisCrucifera matronalisDeilosma inodoraDeilosma matronalisDeilosma niveaDeilosma runcinataDeilosma sibiricaHesperis albifloraHesperis bituminosaHesperis euganeaHesperis grandifloraHesperis hortensisHesperis sabaudaHesperis umbrosaHesperis unguinosaHesperis adenosepalaHesperis matronalis var. elataHesperis matronalis subsp. sibiricaHesperis matronalis var. sibiricaHesperis sibirica var. alba
