Though often spoken of as if they were distinct species, hemp and cannabis (marijuana) are actually the same plant—Cannabis sativa. The differentiation lies entirely in the plant’s THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content and how it is regulated under federal law. 1. Botanical Identity, Legal Distinction 2. Federal Regulation 3. Commercial Uses and Market … [Read more...] about Hemp and Cannabis: One Plant, Diverging Federal Rules

