Catha

Catha
Catha 'kath-ə n a genus of African evergreen shrubs (family Celastraceae) that have thick leaves, white flowers, and a seed with a white aril at the base and that include the khat

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Ca·tha (kathґə) a genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of the family Celastracheae, native to East Africa. C. eґdulis Forsk. is a species whose leaves contain the central nervous system stimulant D-norpseudoephedrine and are chewed or made into a tea.

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  • Catha — ID 16249 Symbol Key CATHA2 Common Name catha Family Celastraceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A …   USDA Plant Characteristics

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  • Catha edulis — Kathstrauch Kathstrauch (Catha edulis) Systematik Klasse: Dreifurchenpollen Zweikeimblättrige (Rosopsida) …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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