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Soapberries
Sapindus spp.
This genus contains about a dozen species of shrubs and small trees, each with fruits that can be used to make a lathering soap.
The fruits (drupes often called soap nuts) of this genus contain saponins – good for making a lathering soap.
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All but one species in this genus have alternate, pinnately compound leaves, often with no terminal leaflet.  The one which does not has simple leaves and is found only in Hawaii.
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