Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Violet) is a species of biennial herb in the family crucifers. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They have simple, broad leaves, purple flowers, and loculicidal capsule fruit. Flowers are visited by small white, Spicebush swallowtail, Monarch, and Gray Hairstreak. Individuals can grow to 4.5 feet.
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