Cannabis sativa belongs to which plant family?

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Cannabis sativa belongs to which plant family?

Cannabaceae is the family for Cannabis sativa. In modern plant taxonomy, Cannabis and Humulus (hops) are grouped together in Cannabaceae because of shared floral characteristics and genetic evidence, reflecting a close relationship within this family. The other families listed—Theaceae (tea family), Apiaceae (carrot family), and Brassicaceae (mustards)—do not include Cannabis and represent distinct lineages. So Cannabaceae is the correct fit.

Cannabaceae is the family for Cannabis sativa. In modern plant taxonomy, Cannabis and Humulus (hops) are grouped together in Cannabaceae because of shared floral characteristics and genetic evidence, reflecting a close relationship within this family. The other families listed—Theaceae (tea family), Apiaceae (carrot family), and Brassicaceae (mustards)—do not include Cannabis and represent distinct lineages. So Cannabaceae is the correct fit.

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