Hesperis Matronalis (Noun)
Meaning
Long cultivated herb having flowers whose scent is more pronounced in the evening; naturalized throughout Europe to Siberia and into North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hesperis matronalis, also known as dame's rocket, has been a popular garden flower for centuries due to its fragrant blooms that release their scent in the evening.
- The garden was filled with a variety of flowers, but the hesperis matronalis stood out for its unique ability to release its fragrance in the evening.
- Hesperis matronalis has naturalized throughout Europe, from the UK to Siberia, and has also been introduced to North America, where it can be found growing wild in many areas.
- In the evening, the scent of hesperis matronalis wafted through the garden, attracting a variety of pollinators and other nocturnal visitors.
- The hesperis matronalis that grew along the roadside had been there for so long that it was considered a native species, despite being originally introduced from Europe.