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Catha

Catha

9.9
A group of African evergreen bushes with thick leaves and white flowers, including the khat plant
  • noun
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  • The best-known member of the genus Catha is the khat plant.

Examples

  • Many people in East Africa chew Catha leaves for energy.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of leaves from Catha species.

  • Catha is native to eastern Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.

  • The Catha plant is known for its stimulating effects.

  • The best-known member of the genus Catha is the khat plant.

  • Many people in East Africa chew Catha leaves for energy.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of leaves from Catha species.

Compounds

Catha edulis
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9.9

A plant whose leaves people chew or make into tea to feel more awake

Surface Forms

Catha singular
Catha plural

Etymology

Catha comes from the local name 'khat' (also written 'qat') used in Arabic and Amharic for the plant. So Catha is the scientific form of the same name, which is why it refers to the evergreen shrub English calls khat.