bouncing Bess

Japanese: bouncing Bess(英語表記)bouncingBess
bouncing Bess

…It has long been known as a medicinal plant, and its roots contain saponins, which is why it was used as a substitute for soap, hence the name soap and shabonsou. It is also known in English as bouncing bet or bouncing bess. Its beautiful flowers make it a popular perennial plant for flower beds. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "bouncing Bess" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…古くから薬用植物として知られ,根はサポニン類を含むため,セッケン代りに使われたところから,サボンソウともシャボンソウともいわれる。またbouncing Bet,bouncing Bessの英名もある。花も美しいため,花壇用宿根草としてもよく植えられる。…

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