Hesperis matronalis

Definitions of Hesperis matronalis
  1. noun
    long cultivated herb having flowers whose scent is more pronounced in the evening; naturalized throughout Europe to Siberia and into North America
    synonyms: Dame's violet, damask violet, sweet rocket
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    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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