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 ) | ||
| Related species | |||

Fruits of the scoparia weed (Wal Koththamalli )
Flower of the Scoparia weed (Wal Koththamalli )