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Cannabis Taxonomy (Skunkman's View)

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 135

Skunkman Sam's botanical classification framework arguing that both indica and sativa subspecies contain wide-leaf and narrow-leaf varieties, challenging the popular oversimplification that equates leaf width with subspecies. All sativa varieties are technically hemp in botanical terms, while drug cultivars are properly classified as indica.

Sam explained that indica has both wide-leaf and narrow-leaf forms, and sativa has both narrow-leaf and wide-leaf forms. All 'sativa' varieties sold commercially are actually hemp botanically. This aligns with the Clarke/Merlin taxonomy approach but goes further in challenging popular naming conventions.

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