Soapworts are plants in the Caryophyllaceae family that are known for their soap-like qualities. The plant's root contains the chemical saponin which produces a soapy lather when mixed with water. Soapworts are also known by several other names including bouncing-bet, crow soap, and latherwort. Bouncing-bet is a traditional name for the plant that comes from the playful way the flowers bounce in the breeze. Crow soap is derived from the plant's traditional use in cleaning and washing clothes. Latherwort refers to the plant's ability to produce a lather that can be used for cleansing. Soapworts are commonly found growing along roadsides and in meadows and are used today in herbal remedies and natural cleaning products.