Khat Plant, Catha edulis
Catha edulis, Khat, was extremely popular in ancient Egypt.
Khat was used to increase conversation. Catha edulis is little-known today outside its common use by Arab males in Yemen.
The United States has seen some popularity growth for Khat, but it is mostly limited to Arab immigrants. Catha edulis foliage, commonly called Khat or Quat, is illegal in the U.S.
