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Khat

Catha edulis

An evergreen shrub native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula whose fresh leaves are chewed as a mild stimulant.

Family

Celastraceae

Temperature

18-24°C (absolute 7-32°C)

Rainfall

800-1100mm (absolute 400-1300mm)

Altitude

3000m

Soil pH

6.5-7.5 (absolute 6-8)

Soil types

Well-drained fertile loam soils