Modified on: 18/07/2025
Hemp and cannabis plants are not the same thing. Even if they both come from the same genetic of Cannabis Sativa, it is possible to appreciate the differences at a subcategory level.
From a merely legal point of view, the European legislator distinguishes hemp and cannabis on the ground of the plant’s THC percentage: therefore, if the level is above 0,2% we speak about Marijuana), otherwise it is hemp.
Though they come from cannabis sativa, hemp and cannabis plants differ. Legally, anything with under 0.2% THC is hemp. Hemp, rich in CBD, is for industrial or medical use and doesn’t cause psychotropic effects. Cannabis strains are bushier, require more care, and are grown mainly for THC effects.
