Oxalis stricta/Ambul Ambiliya/ඇඹුල් ඇඹිලිය

 

Botanical name:  Oxalis stricta

Family name:  OXALDIACEAE

Names in different language: 
       English : Creeping wood sorel, Pickle plant, Lemoclover.

       Sinhala:   Ambul Ambiliya/Embulembiliya/ඇඹුල් ඇඹිලිය

       Tamil :
       Sanskirt :

Status:  Native
Edibal parts:  Leaves, Young stam
Distribution:   North America, United States, Europe, Africa, Asia, Japan, and New Zealand.

Ayurvedic usage:  Haemorrhoids, Fever, Rectal prolapsed, .Bleeding disorders, Burning sensation, Headache, Skin diseases, Eye diseases, Sweling, Pains.
Parts used to make medicine:  Whole plant

Propagation:  Seeds