Hemp fiber is obtained from the plant Cannabis sativa. To which botanical family does it belong?
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Correct answer: Cannabaceae
Cannabis sativa belongs to the family Cannabaceae. Industrial hemp is grown for its strong bast fibers, which have been used for millennia in paper and textile production.
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