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Damask-Violet

Hesperis matronalis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Hesperis matronalis (Damask-Violet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish matronal

French julienne des dames

German Garten-Nachtviole

Portuguese juliana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Damask-Violet?

The scientific name of Damask-Violet is Hesperis matronalis. It belongs to the genus Hesperis.

What is the conservation status of Damask-Violet?

Damask-Violet (Hesperis matronalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Damask-Violet live?

Damask-Violet is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Damask-Violet belong to?

Damask-Violet (Hesperis matronalis) belongs to the genus Hesperis, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Damask-Violet belong to?

Damask-Violet (Hesperis matronalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).