Historical Common Names of Great Plains Plants:

Saponaria L.

Origin: introduced

Scientific Synonyms: Vaccaria Medik.

Common names:

Bouncing Bet (1932-1936, Neb) (1, 93)

Cow cockle (1932-1936, Neb) (1, 93)

Cow-herb (1900-1932) (1, 158)

Soapwort [Soap-wort] (1814-Present, sap from some species will make lather) (50, 1, 7, 10, 15, 93, 109, 138, 155, 156, 158, 167)