Erythroxylum

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Erythroxylum

Description Erythroxylum is a genus of plants belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family. Native to South America, this genus includes around 200 species of evergreen shrubs and trees. The most well-known species of Erythroxylum is Erythroxylum coca, which is famously used to produce the drug cocaine. However, not all species of Erythroxylum contain psychoactive compounds. Some species are used in traditional…