Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis.
Called soapwort 'cos if you boil it up it gives a liquid that could act in a soapy way - I believe it was used for laundry in days gone by... Saponaria translates as such (bit like the French savon) and officinalis means "useful".... Extract of boiled roots also good for eczema and acts as a laxative! Grows as a roadside weed but also planted in gardens.
Petals looked a bit "bleached" but that is their colour.
Have also heard it referred to by the name "Bouncing Bett".
50D +24-105L.
Cheers, Chris.
Called soapwort 'cos if you boil it up it gives a liquid that could act in a soapy way - I believe it was used for laundry in days gone by... Saponaria translates as such (bit like the French savon) and officinalis means "useful".... Extract of boiled roots also good for eczema and acts as a laxative! Grows as a roadside weed but also planted in gardens.
Petals looked a bit "bleached" but that is their colour.
Have also heard it referred to by the name "Bouncing Bett".
50D +24-105L.
Cheers, Chris.
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