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Cannabis: a Misunderstood Plant That Could Save the Planet
Many people have a confusion regarding the different varieties of cannabis and thousands of different uses of this plant around the world. The results of ignorance and misinformation lead thousands of people to jail, boost organized crime and deprive the state and citizens of an important source of revenue.
Cannabis is a plant which has been cultivated for different uses for 10,000 years and has had a ‘bad reputation’ for the last 50 years. Cannabis is usually classified into three distinct types: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis.
The male Sativa plant (hemp) is associated with textile and nutritional uses, and is characterized by very high fiber and seed content (30-40%). The female plants, mainly Sativa and Indica, are cultivated for medical, ritual and recreational uses.
Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2014/05/cannabis-misunderstood-plant-that-could.html
