Color photo of small plant cultivated in a pot.

A very nice color photo of leaves and flower.

Close-up of three Erythroxylum coca leaves.

Four dry Erythroxylum coca leaves connected at the stem. [Mexico]

Color scan of coca leaves and coins both from Bolivia.

Color photo of plant.

Color photo of flower.

Small color photo of plant.

Color photo of powder cocaine next to coca leaves.

Offerings of coca leaves, placed on a "mesa" or altar, are traditionally arranged in threes. [Machu Picchu, Peru]

In the lush Yungas region of Bolivia, small parcels of land are allotted to families for coca cultivation, which is highly regulated. The soil of this terraced coca plantation is packed and rocky. [near Coroico, Bolivia]

Closeup of a flowering Erythroxylum coca plant.

Small ripe Erythroxylum coca fruit. [France]

A colletion of Erythroxylum coca seeds next to a match for size comparison.

Color drawing of plant, flower and seeds.

Color drawing showing plant, flowers, and fruit.

Black and white drawing of plant and flower.

Black and white drawing of plant.

Closeup photo showing Erythroxylum novogranatense var. Novogranatense plant with leaves, flowers, and fruits, all attached to the motherplant (planted from seed). [SE Asia]

Collage of 4 color photos of leaves and flower.

Color photo of leaves and seeds (berries) of an E. novogranatense bush. [Colombia]

Color photo showing a mylar bag of coca leaf powder, baking soda, and prepared acullico powder ready for use.

Erythroxylum coca products from Peru. [Peru]

Color scan of a box of Zurit brand Mate de Coca (Coca leaf tea). From Peru.

Color scan of a paper teabag cover of Zurit brand Mate de Coca (Coca leaf tea). From Peru.

Color scan of a container of Coca balm used for topical uses such as arthritis and sore muscles. [Bolivia]

Coca leaves and sodium bicarbonate labeled "El Recreo" ("recreation" or "relaxation") are sold together at city markets and sidewalk stalls. As a base, sodium bicarbonate aids in releasing alkaloids from the plant when it is combined with leaves and chewed and held in the mouth. Shown here with no-nonsense "potable alcohol". [La Paz, Bolivia]

Coca tea is ubiquitous in Bolivia and Peru. Although coca is mixed with lime (calcium oxide) or sodium bicarbonate prior to buccal administration, tea is brewed with coca leaves alone, and has a pleasant, earthy taste. [La Paz, Bolivia]

A shopkeeper displays his coca in a large cloth sack, dispensing leaves in 500 gram bags. [Tupiza, Bolivia]

Color ad for Coca tea.

Statue of South American God with coca bag and flask

1500 yr old statue of Peruvian deity holding a bag of coca leaves.

16th century carved pot shows seated figure with coca quid in his cheek.

Lime was mixed with coca leaves for chewing. This gold container was used to hold the lime.

Coca leaf press.