SAPONARIA
\sˌapənˈe͡əɹi͡ə], \sˌapənˈeəɹiə], \s_ˌa_p_ə_n_ˈeə_ɹ_iə]\
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Ord. Caryophyllaceae. Sex. Syst. Decandria Digynia. A decoction of the leaves of this plant has been recommended in scrofula, cancer, old syphilis, cutaneous eruptions, jaundice, visceral obstructions, etc. It is hardly ever used.
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Sapindus saponaria.
By Robley Dunglison
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Soapwort; a genus of caryophyllaceous herbs.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.