Soap Root

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

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

Other

• 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