Dangerous Similarity: 7 Plants That Look Like Cannabis
Experienced growers are easily familiar with the plants they cultivate. They know what a plant looks like in the vegetative phase or flowering phase. However, beginner growers can sometimes confuse plants that look similar to hemp, but are not hemp. There are many different types of plants that resemble hemp, and it's not entirely easy to distinguish between them. Which plants look like hemp? In this article, you'll learn more about 7 plants that look like hemp and their unique characteristics.
Hemp Anatomy
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Hemp is easiest to recognize by its characteristic leaves. Hemp leaves usually have five to nine lobes and a fan-like shape. They have a serrated edge often compared to a maple leaf. In the center of each leaf is a small stem called a petiole. Leaves are colored in various shades of green depending on the variety. Hemp can also have blue, purple, or red leaves, depending on the growing environment and genetics.
Besides leaves, hemp is also recognizable by the structure of female plant buds. Hemp produces massive buds covered with small leaves called sugar leaves. Once these buds mature, long, hair-like pistils begin to appear in their center, gradually turning a deep orange color.
7 Plants That Look Like Hemp
Hemp can be confused with various plant species because, despite its specific characteristics, it shares some visual features with many other plants. For experienced growers, the differences are obvious, but for newcomers, they are more confusing. Knowing the most common plants that can be easily mistaken for hemp can be useful, especially if you are considering growing it. Below are several plant species that resemble hemp.
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