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racters which appear lo constitute a particular spe-
cies. On comparing attentively, this hemp with
that of Europe, you observe that its stalk is much
less elevated ; that it acquires in thickness what it
wants in height; that the port of the plant is rather
that of a shrub, the stem of which is often more
than two inches in circumference, and numerous
and alternate branches which clothe it down to the
very root. Its leaves are also less narrow and less
indented. The whole plant exhales a stronger
smell, and the fruits at the same time are smaller
and more numerous than in that species which
grows in Europe,,
racters which appear lo constitute a particular spe-
cies. On comparing attentively, this hemp with
that of Europe, you observe that its stalk is much
less elevated ; that it acquires in thickness what it
wants in height; that the port of the plant is rather
that of a shrub, the stem of which is often more
than two inches in circumference, and numerous
and alternate branches which clothe it down to the
very root. Its leaves are also less narrow and less
indented. The whole plant exhales a stronger
smell, and the fruits at the same time are smaller
and more numerous than in that species which
grows in Europe,,