// Definition
Cannabis populations that have escaped cultivation and naturalized in the wild, growing without human intervention. These feral populations across Central Asia are hypothesized to be descendants of ancestral cannabis varieties and represent important genetic reservoirs.
// From the Episode
Clark discussed feral cannabis populations across Central Asia as potential ancestors of modern cultivated varieties. He noted how birds and other animals naturally spread cannabis seeds, creating wild populations. The discussion emphasized that archaeological seeds from these regions might yield important genetic data.