The flowering branch of the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) best known for its use in the drug cocaine.

Coca

The flowering branch of the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) best known for its use in the drug cocaine.

Coca is a plant in the family Erythroxylaceae, native to north-western South America. The plant plays a significant role in traditional Andean culture. Coca leaves contain cocaine alkaloids, a basis for the drug cocaine, which is a powerful stimulant. The flowers mature into red berries.

Coca Fruit

Coca is a plant in the family Erythroxylaceae, native to north-western South America. The plant plays…

The leaf of the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) best known for its use in the drug cocaine.

Coca Leaf

The leaf of the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) best known for its use in the drug cocaine.