Soapwort

Definition:

  • (n.) A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.

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genus vs. soapwort

herb vs. soapwort

perennial vs. soapwort

soapwort vs. wort