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Cocaine an alkaloid is obtained from the leaves of

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Erythroxylon coca

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Digitalis purpurea

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Papaver somniferum

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Ephedra species

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The correct option is A Erythroxylon coca
Cocaine is an alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylon coca, which belong to family Erythroxyleceae. It is used as a local anesthetic as well for the digestive and nervous system.

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