Golden eye-grass, or Bn Thal plant naturally found in Sri Lanka on grass lands, gardens and open lands as a none invasive weed but it is a important herb in Ayurveda system. Rhizomes are used as powerful herb which use for increase the human's physical strength. The Golden eye-grass plants are native to Sri Lanka and India and also can be found in China and some other Asian countries.
| Common Classification |
| Common Names | Golden eye-grass, Weevil-wort, Kali Musali |
| Sinhalese Name | Bin Thal , BimThal |
| Category | Weed Herb |
| Scientific Classification |
| Scientific Name | Curculigo orchiodes |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae |
| Genus | Curculigo | Species | C. orchiodes |
| Synonym | Hypoxis dulcis , Gethyllis acaulis |
| Ecology |
| Growth Habit | Sub-Shrub | Status - Native | Indigenous |
| Duration | Perennial | Status (controlling) | Threatened |
| Propriety |
| Culinary / Edible | No | Other use | n/a |
| Use as Herb | Yes | Poisoned / Toxin | No |
| Identification |
Flowers of Golden eye-grass, or Bn Thal plant | |
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