soapplant

soapplant
soap plant n.
1. Any of several bulbous plants of the genus Chlorogalum of western North America, having small white or purple flowers. The edible bulbs of several species, especially C. pomeridianum, produce a soapy lather when crushed.
2. Any of various plants having parts used as soap.

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  • Chlorogalum Kunth — Symbol CHLOR3 Common Name soapplant Botanical Family Liliaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Chlorogalum — ID 18490 Symbol Key CHLOR3 Common Name soapplant Family Liliaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution CA, OR Growth Habit N/A …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • california soaproot — noun Usage: usually capitalized C : soapplant a …   Useful english dictionary

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