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Catha edulis

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Catha edulis,
n See khat.

Catha edulis
plant of the family Celastraceae. A small, rare African tree. Contains an unidentified toxin which causes depression, muscle spasms and dysentery. The leaves are chewed by humans for their narcotic effect. Called also khat, gat, caffa.

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