Hesperis (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial or perennial erect herbs having nocturnally fragrant flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of hesperis, their delicate white blooms releasing a sweet fragrance in the evening air.
- Hesperis is a genus of flowering plants that are commonly known as dame's rocket or damask violet.
- In the late spring, the hesperis in the meadow began to bloom, attracting a swarm of bees and butterflies to the area.
- The hesperis plants in the garden were a favorite of the local hummingbirds, who would visit them every evening to feed on nectar.
- After a few years of growth, the hesperis in the garden had formed a dense clump of foliage and flowers that required regular pruning.