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Hesperis matronalis

Common name(s): Dame's rocket


Hesperis matronalis
Hesperis matronalis


Wildflower Information for Hesperis matronalis
Common name(s) Dame's rocket
Family Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
Flowers color: purple, white   petals: four
Leaves alternate
Lifecycle biennial or perennial
Peak bloom period mid-May to early-June
Origin introduced from Europe

Hesperis matronalis
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis - leaves
Hesperis matronalis - leaves

Hesperis matronalis - leaves
Hesperis matronalis - leaves

Hesperis matronalis - stem
Hesperis matronalis - stem

Hesperis matronalis - plant
Hesperis matronalis - plant