Which medicinal plant is botanically named Cinchona
officinalis?
AIsubgolCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
BQuinineCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
COpiumCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
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Solution
Cinchona officinalis is known for its bark, from which quinine, an anti-malarial drug, is extracted. This plant has historically been a vital resource in medicine.