Marijuana - Cannabis sativa (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Marijuana

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) has a very long history of cultivation for various purposes. Marijuana can be used for manufacturing industrial fiber, hemp oil, and food (seeds) in medicine and pharmacy as a recreational drug, and as an entheogen among other applications. Each plant is either male or female, with only the females producing useful amounts of oil.

Scientific classification

Species

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa)

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Toxic to Human & Pets

Toxicity

Annual

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Bloom Time

Fall

Harvest Time

1 m to 3 m

Plant Height

80 cm

Spread

Green, Yellow, White

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Green

Fruit Color

White, Green

Flower Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

Rapid

Growth Rate

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Distribution of Marijuana

Distribution Map

Marijuana is native to Central Asia, perhaps originally in mountainous regions and stony slopes. It has been widely cultivated both historically and currently as a commercial crop, and now occurs in most countries throughout the world.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Fluvial deposits on crags and stony slopes, waste ground

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Culture

Economic Value

Stem bark can be used for knitting linens or ropes, spinning, weaving fishing nets and papermaking; seed oil can be used for paint, coating, etc.

Garden Use

Marijuana is often grown for multiple purposes. Its popularity in being grown only continues to increase, though it is not typically considered a valued garden plant. Marijuana plants aren't the most attractive for ornamental gardens, but they do work in more informal gardens or cottage settings. Chamomile, basil, and other plants with strong aromas make excellent companion plants.

Name Story

Marijuana: Marijuana is actually originated from Mexican Spanish. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word may have evolved from mallihuan, meaning "prisoner". Many legal references prefer the term "cannabis" which is practiced strictly in the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. However, many laws and regulations often use the term, "marijuana", such as the Controlled Substances Act in the United States.

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Toxicity

Smoking or ingestion of marijuana can lead to intoxication, paranoia, and severe toxicity in children requiring hospitalization. In cats, THC in marijuana causes glassy eyes, difficulty walking, and seizures. In dogs, it leads to wobbly movement, vomiting, and possibly coma. Veterinary assistance is crucial for pets in severe cases.

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Distribution of Marijuana

Culture

Toxicity

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