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Hesperis matronalis
Sweet rocket
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The Hesperis matronalis plant species is found in S. Europe to Siberia. A garden escape in Britain, occasionally naturalized. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet rocket.

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Latin Name:  Hesperis matronalis
Common Name:  Sweet rocket
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.6
 
Habitat:  Woodland edges[45], meadows, hedges, grass verges etc, avoiding acid soils[17].



General Uses:  An essential oil from the seed is used in perfumery[46, 61]. The plant is cultivated for this purpose.

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