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Wildflowers of Europe

Saponaria officinalis

Family : CARYOPHYLLACEAE (Carnation Family)
Common Name (UK) : Soapwort
Common Name (DE) : Echtes Seifenkraut
Common Name (FR) : Saponaire officinale, Savonnière
Habitat : Slopes, banks
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive.
First appearing : July
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :July 9, 2005
  • Location :Oberkirch, Black Forest/Rhein valley.
    N48° 32.180' E8° 03.606'
  • Photo Date :July 9, 2005
  • Location :Oberkirch, Black Forest/Rhein valley.
    N48° 32.180' E8° 03.606'
  • Photo Date : July 19, 2008
  • Location : Chantilly Forest south of Senlis.
    N49° 10.868' E2° 33.451'
  • Photo Date : July 19, 2008
  • Location : Chantilly Forest south of Senlis.
    N49° 10.868' E2° 33.451'