This meaning refers to varieties of the cannabis plant cultivated for non-intoxicating agricultural and industrial uses.
Farmers planted hemp for fiber production.
Industrial hemp contains only low levels of intoxicating compounds.
This meaning refers to the tough stem fiber used in textiles, cordage, paper, composites, and other products.
The rope was made from hemp.
Hemp can be woven into durable fabric.
This use refers to edible seeds, protein, oil, and other food ingredients produced from hemp.
The smoothie contains hemp protein.
She added hemp seeds to the salad.