saponaria

• 皂草属，主要生长于旧大陆的多年生草本植物属，俗称肥皂草。其根含皂苷，可作洗涤剂，也指该属的药用植物肥皂草。

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.

   皂草属

   • 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.

   同义词soapwort