Goat weed-Scoparia dulcis-Wal koththamalli | SL Flora

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Goat weed-Scoparia dulcis-Wal koththamalli

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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