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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Jian Zhe Li
Bouncing Bet, Sweet Betty, or Soapwort (DSMF0231)

Bouncing Bet, Sweet Betty, or Soapwort (DSMF0232)

Bouncing Bet, Sweet Betty, or Soapwort (DSMF0233)
Jian Zhe Li
 
         
 
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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