Bouncing-bess
soapwort.
a plant, Saponaria officinalis, of the pink family, whose leaves are used for cleansing.
noun
another name for soapwort
noun
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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