Matthiola incana is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is also known by several other names, including night-scented stock, evening-scented stock, and common stock. Night-scented stock is a highly fragrant plant that blooms in the evening, attracting nocturnal pollinators such as moths. It is native to southern Europe but is widely cultivated in other regions for its beautiful flowers and intense fragrance. The plant has long, narrow leaves and produces clusters of beautiful flowers ranging in color from white to pink, purple, and red. Besides its alluring scent and attractive flowers, the plant is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments due to its medicinal properties.