Hemp

Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a plant in the botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for industrial and consumable use. It can be used to make a wide range of products.

Along with bamboo, hemp is among the fastest growing plants on Earth.
It was also one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber 50,000 years ago.
It can be refined into a variety of commercial items, including paper, rope, textiles, clothing, biodegradable plastics, paint, insulation, biofuel, food, and animal feed.

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