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The scientific name for the Cannabis Sativa species of cannabis. It is commonly used to describe a type of marijuana that produces more stimulating and cerebral effects, compared to indica strains.
Sativa (Wikipedia)
Sativa, sativus, and sativum are Latin botanical adjectives meaning cultivated. It is often associated botanically with plants that promote good health and used to designate certain seed-grown domestic crops.
Sativa (Wiktionary)
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Etymology
Ellipsis of translingual Cannabis sativa (“sativa form of marijuana”)., from Latin sativa (“cultivated”)
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