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About Hemp (Cannabis sativa)
This information focuses on industrial and foodstuff products derived from hemp cultivars of the Cannabis plant.
Considerations for Pets
- Mention of hemp bedding and substrates potentially linked to health concerns for tortoises (as per A. C. Highfield's warning).
Considerations for Children
- The plant is fast-growing, which could be interesting for educational projects but may also require supervision depending on the specific product or application.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa (specifically, hemp cultivars)
- Common Name: Hemp
Distribution and Habitat
- Hemp is cultivated in England, where the plants thrive in a damp climate.
- Historically, hemp was a major crop in the US before being banned.
- Hemp-agrimony is found in damp grassland, marshes, fens and wet woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Ecological Role
- Hemp is described as the world's most sustainable farmed crop.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Hemp plants are described as very fast-growing.
- Hemp-agrimony is a tall plant with frothy, pinkish flower clusters.
Uses and Products
- Hemp has numerous uses, including nutritional and industrial applications.
- Examples of products include:
- Hemp seed oil (for hydration and skincare)
- Hemp protein powder
- Hemp fabrics
- Hemp Tweed yarn
- Hemp insulation
- Hemp rope
- Hemp eyewear
- Hemp desserts
- Hemp shirts and clothing
- Hemp shiv (for construction)
- Hempcrete (hemp-lime composite material)
- CBD oil
- Hemp seeds
- Hemp seed is considered a complete source of nutrition, offering vitamins, minerals, protein, and iron.
Quirky Facts
- Ancient Greeks and Romans used hemp sails to cross oceans.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Hemp interacts with the pharmaceutical industry due to CBD content.
Further Information
- Good Hemp range: www.goodhempfood.com
- Eden Project: Information and photos of Cannabis sativa are available on their website.
- Yahoo! Finance: Stock charts for HEMP, INC.
- Several UK companies are mentioned that work with hemp (e.g. Yorkshire Hemp, KJ Voase and Son, UK Hempcrete, Black Mountain Natural Insulation Products, Hemp Fabric UK).