Psychotria viridis - Definition

Psychotria viridis is a shrub from the coffee family, Rubiaceae. It contains the hallucinogenic indole alkaloid DMT (Dimethyltryptamine). It is known primarily as an ingredient of the Ayahuasca brew used in South and Central America. It has many local names, including Chacruna and Chacrona.

External Links

• Growing Psychotria viridis (Plot55.com) (http://www.plot55.com/growing/p.viridis.html)