saponaria

• Plante herbacée, souvent vivace, de l'Ancien Monde, dont les racines contiennent des saponines et sont utilisées comme savon naturel; elle est communément appelée saponaire.

A genus of mostly perennial herbs native to the Old World, commonly known as soapworts.

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1. Genus of flowering plantsC2formal

   A genus of mostly perennial herbs native to the Old World, commonly known as soapworts due to their lather-producing properties.

   Saponaire (genre)

   • Saponaria species are often found in rocky, temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
   • The roots of Saponaria officinalis have been used historically as a soap substitute.
   • Gardeners sometimes cultivate Saponaria for its attractive pink or white flowers.

   Synonymessoapwort