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Revision as of 15:05, 19 August 2020
About
- Common Names
- 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.
Ecology
- Rarity
- Common
- Distribution
- Life Cycle
Related Species
Uses
- Cultivation
- Culinary
- Medicinal
- Other
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- Insecticide - The skin of the roots is toxic to insects.
- Soap - The roots can be rendered down to make useful emollient and detergent.
History
- Cultural
- Religious
