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marijuana

Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa ssp. sativa var. spontanea

Family: Cannabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Cannabis (Marijuana)

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana and under various other names like chocolate, hash, shit, ganja, weed, reefer, and grass, refers to preparations from the Cannabis sativa plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug or medicine.

Marijuana is often found as a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, crumbled leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers.

Considerations for Pets

  • Marijuana consists of dried parts from the cannabis plant, including leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers. These crumbled parts could potentially pose a choking hazard to pets if ingested.

Scientific Name

  • Cannabis sativa

Common Names

  • Marijuana
  • Chocolate
  • Hash
  • Shit
  • Ganja
  • Weed
  • Reefer
  • Grass

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Marijuana comes from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa.

Distribution and Habitat

  • While specific geographic distribution isn't mentioned, the text indicates marijuana use and policy discussions are widespread in the United States.
  • References to states like California, Colorado, Washington, Nebraska, and Oklahoma suggest its presence and related legal activities across the US.

Ecological Role

  • No explicit ecological role is described.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Marijuana is described as a green, brown, or gray mix of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers.
  • The plant is also referred to as hemp, which was historically grown for rope, sails, and clothing.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions that marijuana smoke contains harmful chemicals similar to tobacco smoke.

Additional Resources

  • NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws): A non-profit lobbying organization.
  • MPP (Marijuana Policy Project)
  • Marijuana Business Daily
  • /r/Marijuana: An educational subreddit.
  • YouthFacts
  • WebMD
  • The New York Times
  • Marijuana.com