Saponaria officinalis
Saponaria officinalis bouncing-bet
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Introduced from Europe and often cultivated, ragged-looking flowers of this plant form roadside patches from June to October. Flowers are usually white, but can be pinkish, sometimes with double petals. The leaves and stems are smooth. Leaves contain saponin which was used to make soap.
Habitat & Range
Grows in meadows, fields & waste ground.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACU |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers June to October.
Saponaria officinalis bouncing-bet
Saponaria officinalis gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
bouncing-bet
common soapwort