Khat between corn - Photo by A.Davey
Khat originates from east Africa and is mainly grown in Kenya, Ethiopia, Oman and Yemen.
Khat leaves are chewed because they contain a stimulant alkaloid that causes euphoria and excitement. It also causes a loss of apetite and loss of self control.
Khat is classified as a drug which can produce mild to moderate psychological dependence.
Names
Scientific
Catha edulis
English
Chat
Gat
Khat
Dutch
Mira
Qat
Spanish
Cat
Khat
Qat
Tschat
French
Khat
Qat
German
Abessinischer Tee
Kathstrauch
Italian
Qāt
Taxonomy
Order
Celastrales
Family
Celastraceae
Genus
Catha
Species
Catha edulis (Khat)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Stimulants
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Wild-harvested crops
Pictures
Khat between corn - Photo by A.Davey
Khat - Photo by A.Davey
Khat - Photo by Cliff