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Bouncing Bet, Sweet Betty, or Soapwort Saponaria officinalis, Pinks or Carnation Family, Caryophyllaceae An Import that has naturalized just about everywhere! |
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| Bouncing Bet is a popular ornamental species that escapes regularly from cultivation. Also known as Soapwort and Sweet Betty. Considered weedy or invasive in some areas. Listed as noxious in Colorado. A liquid soap can be made by soaking or boiling the leaves and roots in water. | |||||
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