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(Created page with "== Introduction == Coca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Erythroxylaceae, native to western South America. The most well-known species within this genus is Erythroxylum coca, which is cultivated for its leaves that contain the alkaloid cocaine. Coca leaves have been traditionally used by indigenous populations for their stimulant properties and as a part of cultural rituals. == Botanical Description == Coca plants are small shrubs that typically re...") |
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Coca plants are small shrubs that typically reach heights of 2 to 3 meters. The leaves are thin, oval, and taper at the ends, measuring approximately 4 to 8 cm in length and 2 to 4 cm in width. The flowers are small, white to yellowish, and grow in clusters. The fruit is a small red drupe. | Coca plants are small shrubs that typically reach heights of 2 to 3 meters. The leaves are thin, oval, and taper at the ends, measuring approximately 4 to 8 cm in length and 2 to 4 cm in width. The flowers are small, white to yellowish, and grow in clusters. The fruit is a small red drupe. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79703.jpg|thumb|center|A coca plant with green leaves and small white flowers.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-79704.jpg|thumb|center|A coca plant with green leaves and small white flowers.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Chemical Composition == | == Chemical Composition == | ||