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Soapweed

Saponaria officinalis

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The flowers are gathered in top-notch bunches. They have a purple, tubular cup and five white petals. Spread to the wild from gardens long time ago.

Habitat:

Found on landfill near a park.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Såpeurt

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