Genus Saponaria (Noun)
Meaning
Mostly perennial Old World herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Genus Saponaria is a group of mostly perennial Old World herbs in the family Caryophyllaceae.
- The genus Saponaria includes about 40 species of plants, mostly found in the Mediterranean region.
- One of the most well-known species in the genus Saponaria is the common soapwort, which is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
- Species within the genus Saponaria are often characterized by their clusters of pink or white flowers.
- Plants in the genus Saponaria have soap-like properties in their leaves and stems, which are often used in traditional medicine.