Yage

Yage, scientifically known as Banisteriopsis caapi, is a large climbing vine native to the Amazon rainforest stretching across Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. This plant is notable for its edible and medicinal properties, with various parts such as the inner bark, leaves, root, and stem being used. Yage thrives in moist conditions, preferring light to partial shade and growing up to 30 meters tall. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, from sandy to clay, and is hardy in zones 10-12. Its distinctive feature lies in its ability to climb and its cultural significance in traditional Amazonian medicine and rituals.