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Which plant's roots are the source of ipecac syrup, formerly used to induce vomiting?
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Ipecacuanha
Which climbing plant is the source of diosgenin, historically used to synthesize steroid medicines?
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Mexican yam
Which plant's dried flower buds are used as the spice clove and contain the anesthetic compound eugenol?
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Clove
Which South American plant's leaves are the natural source of cocaine, once used as a local anesthetic?
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Coca
Which flowering plant is the traditional source of colchicine, a medicine used to treat gout?
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Autumn crocus
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