Sara LaJeunesse
For Pennsylvania State University
Cannabis plants, which can become industrial hemp, medical marijuana and cannabidiol oil, can absorb heavy metals from the soil. That makes them useful for remediating contaminated sites. But it also may make cannabis dangerous for people who ingest it.
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