Not Jargon, but a Pacific Northwesternism: A root called "soap tart" is mentioned on page 45 of George W. Riddle's 1920 reminiscence "History of Early Days in Oregon". Here it is: http://ftp.wi.net/~census/lesson33.html What root was this? --Dave R To respond to the CHINOOK list, click 'REPLY ALL'. To respond privately to the sender of a message, click 'REPLY'. Hayu masi!