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What is another word for Genus Vaccaria?

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Pronunciation:

[ d͡ʒˈɛnəs vakˈe͡əɹi͡ə], [ d‍ʒˈɛnəs vakˈe‍əɹi‍ə], [ dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ə_s v_a_k_ˈeə_ɹ_iə]

Genus Vaccaria is a plant species commonly known as cow soapwort or cowcockle. Some synonyms for this plant include Saponaria vaccaria, Gypsophila vaccaria, and Viscaria vulgaris. The plant is native to Europe and Asia but is now naturalized in North America. Genus Vaccaria is an annual herb that can grow up to 60 cm tall and produces small, purple or white flowers. The plant is often grown as an ornamental plant but has also been used for medicinal purposes such as treating respiratory ailments. Additionally, the seeds of Genus Vaccaria have been used as a substitute for soap due to their natural saponin content.

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How to use "Genus vaccaria" in context?

The Genus Vaccaria contains a variety of small, low-growing plants that are used as ornamental plants and for their medicinal properties. There are about 12 different species in the genus Vaccaria, and they are all native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Vaccaria plants are small, seldom exceeding 2 feet in height, and they have flat, rosette-like leaves. The flowers are small and white, and they are pollinated by bees. The seeds are small and lightweight, and they are dispersed by the wind.

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