Difference between revisions of "Soap Root"

Latest revision as of 15:06, 19 August 2020

Soap Root / Afaim Mais (Waejir)
Classification
Description: This unassuming plant grows but four leaves and a very short lived flower on a tiny threadlike stem. The root-system of this plant is quite large by comparison and finds use as an emollient and detergent.

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

Other

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 ;Common Names
-:Soap Root / Afaim Mais
+:Soap Root / Afaim Mais ([[Waejir]])<!--common names / regional name ([[region]]) -->
- ([[Waejir]])<!--common names / regional name ([[region]]) -->
 ;Classification:<!--Type of plant/herb/tree/fungi/shrub/moss/lichen/etc...-->
 ;Description
-:This unassuming plant grows but four leaves and a very short lived flower on a tiny threadlike stem. The root-system of this plant is quite large by comparison and finds use as an emollient and detergent. The skin of the roots is toxic to insects.
+:This unassuming plant grows but four leaves and a very short lived flower on a tiny threadlike stem. The root-system of this plant is quite large by comparison and finds use as an emollient and detergent.
 <!--Description-->
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 ; Other
-:Root -- emollient, detergent<!-- other uses-->
+:*Insecticide - The skin of the roots is toxic to insects.
+:*Soap - The roots can be rendered down to make useful emollient and detergent.
 ==History==
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-[[Category:Algae]]
-[[Category:Cactus]]
 [[Category:Flora]]
 [[Category:Flower]]
-[[Category:Fungus]]
-[[Category:Grass]]
-[[Category:Herb]]
-[[Category:Moss]]
-[[Category:Reed]]
-[[Category:Shrub]]
-[[Category:Tree]]
-[[Category:Vine]]