SOAP PLANT
Common Names: Soap Plant, Wild Potato, Amole.
Scientific Name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum
When to Find: Summer, fall.
Where to Find: Dry hills
Parts Used: Bulb.
Preparation: Remove outer fibers of bulb, crush inner bulb and mix with water for disinfectant soap. Repeated boilings will make it edible.
Storage: Sun dry and store in airtight container.
Identification: Branch stems rise from a large deep-seated fiber coated bulb. Basal leaves are lufted, long, and linear. Stem leaves are little developed. Plant is 2-4 feet tall.
