420 Shades of Gray: The Legal Web Around Cannabis
<p>Botany is weird, and I think the clearest example is to look at the common vegetable <em>Brassica oleracea</em>. Cultivars of this <em>single species</em> include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, broccolini, romanesco, and gai lan (Chinese broccoli). The phenotypes of these plants — down to the very chemicals that provide their taste — are incredibly diverse, but the plants are still close enough genetically that they can be cross-bred and hybridized. Ever wonder why Brussels sprouts are so common in haute cuisine today despite having a permanent bad rap as a disgusting vegetable? In the 1990s, scientists isolated the chemical responsible for the bitterness of Brussels sprouts and systematically bred plants with the least amount of that chemical. Violà — delicious Brussels sprouts.</p>
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