Saponaria (Noun)
Meaning
Mostly perennial Old World herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saponaria officinalis, commonly known as soapwort, has been used as a detergent in ancient times.
- The plant saponaria was traditionally used in soap making due to its properties.
- One should avoid ingesting saponaria as it can cause irritation to the digestive tract.
- The botanical name saponaria comes from the Latin word 'sapo' which means soap.
- Saponaria officinalis has delicate white or pink flowers and grows about 1 m in height.