23 July 2012

Wildflower - Soapwort

I found some Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis), also known as Bouncing Bet, growing along Joyce Road, not far from our cabin driveway.



This member of the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae) is native to Europe and gest the name Soapwort from its use as a cleaning soap.


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