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Cannabis Taxonomy Debate

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 041

Ongoing scientific disagreement over how to classify cannabis species, particularly whether 'indica' and 'sativa' as commonly used correspond to actual botanical taxa or are misnomers.

Robert Clarke joined ep 041 to discuss John McPartland's work. What consumers call 'sativa' is actually Cannabis indica. 'Afghanica' is a subspecies. Common indica/sativa labeling is scientifically inaccurate.

Ep. 041 Owen Smith Trial, Rosin Pressing & Cannabis Taxonomy