Hemp

Legally defined in the U.S. as cannabis that contains 0.3% or less THC by dry weight, and illegally defined as 4/5ths of the 4th Stooge, Shemp. (Seriously, don’t try that in front of the DEA. They are not Stooge guys.)

Botanically, hemp and marijuana belong to the same species, Cannabis sativa—but hemp plants are bred to be low in THC. (They’re also often high in CBD or other non-intoxicating cannabinoids.)

Hemp is one of the oldest cultivated crops, and its fibers are famously strong. Throughout history, they’ve been used for rope, sails, and clothing (possibly even the kind with pockets used to smuggle the other kind of cannabis, like a kangaroo mom carrying her much cooler baby).

After the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, it became legal to grow hemp nationwide under certain regulations, spurring a market for hemp-derived products. While you won’t get high on this stuff, its cannabinoids can be put to use for wellness purposes. Likewise, hemp seeds and seed oil are used as a healthy food supplement, as they’re rich in protein and omega fatty acids.

So, think of hemp as cannabis with negligible THC; valued for its utility and therapeutic compounds but without intoxicating effects. More functional than fun​​—like Shemp on tax day.

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