What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?

Hemp and marijuana share the genus and species name of Cannabis sativa, but have a unique genetic profile. Typically, hemp is very fibrous with long stalks and few flowering buds, while marijuana plants are usually smaller, bushier, and full of flowering buds. However, newer industrial hemp varieties in the USA are being bred to have more flowers and higher yields of cannabinoids and terpenes. Typically, marijuana has a high amount of THC and a low amount of CBD, while hemp, naturally, has higher amounts of CBD with small amounts of THC. The cannabinoid profile of hemp is for people looking for benefits from cannabis without the high.