Saturday, 2 March 2024

Plants We Used to Use 386. Sea campion

Sea campion (Silene maritima) roots contain saponins. They were used to make soaps for washing clothes and hair. The foliage tips can be eaten, sweet but with a bitter aftertaste.

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