UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Hesperis matronalis    ( Sweet Rocket )

Family: CRUCIFERAE=BRASSICACEAE


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Hesperis matronalis-spring image-flower.jpg
Depiction: Flowers symmetrical, cruciform. Petals 4, purple, 15mm long; sepals 4, deep purple 5-8mm long. Stamens 6, ovary 1.

Photograph Date: June 7th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson




Available images of Hesperis matronalis:


Hesperis matronalis general description

Hesperis matronalis spring image-florescence

>Hesperis matronalis spring image-flower<

Hesperis matronalis spring image-leaves