Cannabis sp.
Hemp, Hemp
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Family: Cannabaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Cannabis sp. (Hemp) is a non-native California perennial in the Cannabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acer: Cannabis leaflets are completely separate; Acer leaves are single blades with deep lobes still connected.; vs Erigeron: Cannabis has large hand-shaped compound leaves; Erigeron has simple narrow leaves along stems.; vs Ricinus: Cannabis leaflets are narrow and toothed; Ricinus has broad, smooth-edged palmate lobes.; vs Pachira: Cannabis has narrow serrated leaflets; Pachira has broad smooth-edged leaflets.; vs Celtis: Cannabis has hand-shaped compound leaves; Celtis has simple oval leaves and is a woody tree.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cannabis sp. native to California?
No. Cannabis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cannabis sp. belong to?
Cannabis sp. is in the Cannabaceae family, genus Cannabis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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