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soapwort

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soap·wort  (spwûrt, -wôrt)
n.
See bouncing Bet.
[From its yielding a soapy substance when the leaves are bruised.]
soapwort [ˈsəʊpˌwɜːt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, Saponaria officinalis, having rounded clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers and leaves that were formerly used as a soap substitute Also called bouncing Bet
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Noun1.soapwort - plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruisedsoapwort - plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
bouncing Bess, bouncing Bet, hedge pink, Saponaria officinalis
flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
genus Saponaria, Saponaria - mostly perennial Old World herbs
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soapwort [ˈsəʊpˌwɜːt] n → saponaria
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I will start with one that has caused me considerable frustration and unnecessary hard work over the last 15 years or more and that is Saponaria officinalis, the soapwort.
Plants that are more of a toil than a pleasure; GARDENING by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
com ): Botanicals like antiseptic peppermint, astringent Lady's Mantle, lathering soapwort, and cleansing lemongrass, plus vitamins A, D, and E keep skin healthy and smooth.
Lose the scent by MEGAN O'NEILL / Natural Health
Organic Saponins or glycosides such as Yucca and Soapwort are found naturally; when mixed with water they foam up so are used for products such as shampoos and shaving foams to make them lather.
A Little Bit About Organic Skincare by Mark Smalls / Food/cooking/nutrition community
 
 
 
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