Plants
Soapwort
Common name
SoapwortLatin name
Saponaria officinalisCharacters
Tall and coarse these plants have simple stems bearing ovate or lanceolate leaves. Pinkish or white flowers are clustered near the top. May have double-flowers. May have leafy shoots arising from upper axils.
Habit
HerbEdible Portion
PlantHabitat
Near old gardens, roadsides, farmsGeography
Central to Pictou County
Used For
Not edible. Used for making soap and even shampoo.
Cautions
Not for internal use