LSD is synthetically derived from

Dried leaves and flowers of hemp plant

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Ergot fungus

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Leaves of Datura plant

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Seeds of coca plant

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Solution

The correct option is B Ergot fungus
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a semisynthetic hallucinogenic drug that is derived from the ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea).
Cannabis sativa also known as industrial hemp.
Datura has well-known poisonous as well as medicinal properties. During intense abuse, hallucinations may even last for days.
Coca alkaloid or cocaine is extracted from the coca plant. Cocaine is obtained from leaves of Erythroxylum coca plant.

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