It’s soapwort. Put 2 cups dried material into a five liter pot of water, bring to a boil, boil for 20 minutes, turn off heat, allow to steep/cool for several hours. Strain off the plant matter, and pour the tea into a container. Watch it suds up! Now you’ve just grown your own organic, fragrance free, eco-friendly, HE compatible, laundry detergent. :yahoo: