NOUN
- two genera of erect or twining herbs that are pollinated by the wind, including the genera Cannabis and Humulus; term not used in all classifications; in some the genus Cannabis is placed in the family Moraceae and the genus Humulus in the family Urticaceae
How To Use hemp family In A Sentence
- Humulus lupus is a member of the hemp family, which has grown wild since ancient times in Europe, Asia, and North America.
- Hops are the flower of the hop vine, which is a member of the hemp family.