Is the Coca Plant Fruit Edible? Uncovering the Facts
                                
                                
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                                Despite the coca plant's notoriety for being the source of cocaine, the red berries it produces are considered edible, though they are not widely consumed. This is largely due to the plant's reputation, which overshadows the actual nature of its fruit, and a significant lack of information about its taste and potential effects.