Question: I have these all over my backyard. I was told it was something called indian soap, but upon research I …
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Question
I have these all over my backyard. I was told it was something called indian soap, but upon research I can't find anything.
Answer
Dear Mariebee83, good afternoon. The plant in the photograph is Clethra alnifolia (coastal sweet-pepperbush). It is a native plant that often occurs in wetlands and along shorelines. While I too have heard the flowers of this species have been used as a soap, I have not yet tried it so I can't confirm. Best wishes.
