In the preparation of this narcotic,roots are chewed,spit out,and mixed with water.The plant from which this narcotic is derived is classified as which of the following?

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The preparation method described in the question is characteristic of the plant Piper methysticum, also known as kava. Kava is a narcotic plant commonly used for its sedative effects in Pacific Island cultures, and the roots are traditionally chewed, spit out, and mixed with water to make a drink. The other plants listed - Erythroxylum coca, Papaver somniferum, Lophophora williamsii, and Ipomoea violacea - are used to produce cocaine, opium, peyote, and morning glory seeds respectively, but none of them involve the preparation method described in the question.

In the Preparation of This Narcotic,roots Are Chewed,spit Out,and Mixed