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Hesperis matronalis L.

dame’s violet (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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Hesperis matronalis is a popular garden plant, usually flowering in white or pink, and often escapes onto verges and other grassland types.

Hardraw (VC65: North-West Yorkshire); 2017-04-25

 dame’s violet / Hesperis matronalis: _Hesperis matronalis_ is a popular garden plant, usually flowering in white or pink, and often escapes onto verges and other grassland types.

Stem and stem-leaves

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-06-05

 dame’s violet / Hesperis matronalis: Stem and stem-leaves

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