by DaySounds © 2013-15
Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis)
Some people have used it as an emetic (to induce vomiting).
If anyone has difficulties establishing the difference between
Dame's, Phlox, and Fireweed: Phlox flowers have 5 petals; Fireweed
has larger leaves, and its flowers have long filaments, and very long
styles--even though they have 4 petals, like Dame's.
Dame's rocket plants can become very tall. It is not unusual to see
some reaching 6 feet.
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