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kratom: Quick Facts

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As kratom proliferates in legal gray area, WA lawmakers eye drug ban • Oct. 25, 2026, 7:00 AM ET (The Spokane Spokesman-Review)

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Also Known As Mitragyna speciosa

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Close-up of bright green, veined kratom leaves (Mitragyna speciosa) growing on a plant outdoors.
Kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa) showing a large, dark green leaf and a round, spiky cream and orange flower.
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