soapwort
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He grabbed a handful of soapwort leaves, mashed them in water, and washed off the last of the wolverine dung.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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“Hazel-rah,” said Pipkin, coming up from among the soapwort, “are you all right? Your leg looks queer—you’re dragging it.”
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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It came from several thick patches of soapwort growing along the edge of the pasture.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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The bats were hunting among the flies and moths attracted to the soapwort.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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In the sixth region, 7,500 to 9000 feet, are found soapwort, sorrel, and groundsel; while the last narrow zone, 9000 to 9,200 feet, contains a few lichens, the commonest of which is the Stereocaulon Paschale.
From Etna A History of the Mountain and of its Eruptions by Rodwell, G. F.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.