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The sun-scorched plains of the South African Karoo are far removed from the neon-lit shelves of a modern American apothecary, yet a single, resilient succulent is currently bridging that vast geographical and cultural divide. While most plants in the desert struggle simply to remain upright, Sceletium tortuosum has spent centuries perfecting a unique chemical signature that speaks directly to the human desire for social warmth and mental clarity. In the United States, this botanical treasure&mda …