Wall koththamalli Plant (Sweet Broom)
Common Classification | |||
Common Names | Scoparia weed, Goat weed,Sweet Broom | ||
Name in Sinhalese | Wal koththamalli | ||
Categories | Weed, Herbs | ||
Scientific Classification | |||
Family | Plantaginaceae | ||
Genus | Scoparia | ||
Species | S.dulcis | ||
Scientific Names | Scoparia dulcis | ||
Status | |||
Culinary / Edible | No | ||
Use as Medicament | Yes | Mid | Leaves and Fruits |
Poisoned / Toxin | No | ||
Description | |||
Origin | The plant can be found in all regions of the world. In Sri Lanka, it is found on grassland , woodland and road sideways. | ||
Identification | |||
Fruits of the scoparia weed (Wal Koththamalli ) | Flower of the Scoparia weed (Wal Koththamalli ) | ||
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