genus saponaria

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mostly perennial Old World herbs

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Genus Saponaria, also known as soapwort, is a group of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. The members of this genus are native to Europe and Asia and are known for their showy, fragrant, pink or white flowers. Saponaria species are commonly used as ornamental plants and are also known for their historical use in soap making due to the high saponin content in their leaves and roots.