saponaria officinalis (Meaning)
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saponaria officinalis (n)
plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
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plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
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Saponaria officinalis, commonly known as soapwort, is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia.
The plant's root and leaves contain saponins, which give it detergent-like properties.
Saponaria officinalis has been used for centuries as a natural soap and cleaning agent.
It was traditionally used by wool and cloth makers to cleanse fibers.
