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  1. Hesperis, genus Hesperisnoun

    biennial or perennial erect herbs having nocturnally fragrant flowers

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  1. Hesperis

    Hesperis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. Most are native to Eurasia, with several endemic to Greece & Turkey. Many plants of this genus bear showy, fragrant flowers in shades of purple and white. One of the more widely known species is the common garden flower Hesperis matronalis. The genus name Hesperis was probably given because the scent of the flowers becomes more conspicuous towards evening (Hespera is the Greek word for evening).Species include: Hesperis anatolica Hesperis armena Hesperis aspera Hesperis balansae Hesperis bicuspidata Hesperis bottae Hesperis dinarica Hesperis kitiana Hesperis kotschyana Hesperis hyrcana Hesperis laciniata Hesperis matronalis Hesperis pendula Hesperis persica Hesperis pisidica Hesperis podocarpa Hesperis rupestris Hesperis scabrida Hesperis schischkinii Hesperis sibirica Hesperis slovaca Hesperis trullata Hesperis turkmendagensis Hesperis varolii

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  1. hesperis

    Hesperis is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family commonly known as damask-violet or sweet rocket. They usually have hairy leaves and clusters of white, pink, or purple flowers. They are native to Eurasia but have also been introduced to other parts of the world.

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  1. Hesperis

    Hesperis is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family. Most are native to Eurasia, with several endemic to Turkey. Many plants of this genus bear showy, fragrant flowers in shades of purple and white. One of the more widely known species is the common garden flower Dame's Rocket. Species include: ⁕Hesperis anatolica ⁕Hesperis armena ⁕Hesperis aspera ⁕Hesperis balansae ⁕Hesperis bicuspidata ⁕Hesperis bottae ⁕Hesperis dinarica ⁕Hesperis kitiana ⁕Hesperis kotschyana ⁕Hesperis hyrcana ⁕Hesperis laciniata ⁕Hesperis matronalis ⁕Hesperis pendula ⁕Hesperis persica ⁕Hesperis pisidica ⁕Hesperis podocarpa ⁕Hesperis rupestris ⁕Hesperis scabrida ⁕Hesperis schischkinii ⁕Hesperis sibirica ⁕Hesperis trullata ⁕Hesperis turkmendagensis ⁕Hesperis varolii

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hesperis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hesperis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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