What's the difference between 'Hemp' and 'Cannabis/Marijuana'?

Deconstructing the biggest controversy of hemp that caused it to be banned for 80 years. Short Answer: No, they are just both part of the Cannabis family. Hemp is completely different from marijuana in its function, cultivation and application. read more

Hemp and marijuana are the same plant. The only difference is the concentration of a chemical compound- THC. Hemp is classified as less than .3% THC. Marijuana ranges from 10-30% although it can be higher or lower. The difference between the two is a US legal distinction. There is no botanical difference between them, genetically identical. read more

Although both “hemp” and “marijuana” as we know them are from the same genus, Cannabis, they are also part of the same species, Cannabis sativa. The scientific difference between what we refer to as hemp and marijuana comes from the purpose the strain was bred for. read more

While marijuana plants contain high levels of THC, hemp contains very little of the psychoactive chemical. This single difference is what most rely on to distinguish hemp from marijuana. For example, countries like Canada have set the maximum THC content of hemp at 0.3%. Any cannabis with higher THC levels is considered marijuana instead. read more