soapwort

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He grabbed a handful of soapwort leaves, mashed them in water, and washed off the last of the wolverine dung.

From Literature

For some unknown reason, almost all are better known than soapwort.

From New York Times

It came from several thick patches of soapwort growing along the edge of the pasture.

From Literature

Injection of a toxin made from soapwort seeds that targeted these spinal-cord neurons blocked itch responses, but not other sensory responses, suggesting that information about the itch sensation is transmitted along a distinct pathway.

From Scientific American

Sap′onin, a vegetable principle, the solution of which froths when shaken, obtained from soapwort, &c.

From Project Gutenberg