Erowid Anadenanthera (Yopo) Vault

anadenanthera

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Anadenanthera spp.

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Fabaceae (=Leguminosae; Mimosaceae)

Genus :

Anadenanthera

Species :

peregrina; colubrina; excelsa; macrocarpa

COMMON NAMES

Yopo; Cohoba; Vilca

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Psychedelic

DESCRIPTION

Anadenanthera is a genus of trees, some of which produce variable concentrations and proportions of DMT, bufotenin, and 5-MeO-DMT in their seeds. There is a long history of use of these seeds in South America.