Species
Hesperis matronalis
Etymology
Hesperis: From the Greek hesperos 'evening', the sweet rocket being more fragrant in the evening.
Common Name(s)
sweet rocket
Family
Brassicaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Year Naturalised
1899
Origin
C. and S. Europe, Siberia, Caucasus
References and further reading
Johnson, A. T. and Smith, H. A (1986). Plant Names Simplified: Their pronunciation, derivation and meaning. Landsman Bookshop Ltd: Buckenhill, UK.
This page last updated on 8 Aug 2013