Monday, June 23, 2008

Cannabis sativus,L.


Cannabis sativus


The following taxonomic treatment of Cannabis was published in 1976 by Ernest Small and Arthur Cronquist. Other taxonomic treatments of Cannabis are valid, and utilized by some botanists.

Cannabis
Cannabis sativa L.
C. sativa subsp. sativa
C. sativa subsp. sativa var. sativa
C. sativa subsp. sativa var. spontanea
C. sativa subsp. indica
C. sativa subsp. indica var. indica
C. sativa subsp. indica var. kafiristanica


Correct name : Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa var. sativa
This taxon includes hemp landraces and cultivars grown for fiber or seed production. Fiber strains are usually tall and unbranched. Seed strains are often shorter, and may be branched or unbranched. Some strains are monoecious. Plants of certified industrial hemp strains produce a relatively high ratio of CBD to THC (about 20:1), and are not suitable for drug use.

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