One of the slang terms for the genus of plants cannabis, can be smoked, eaten, vaporized, or consumed in oils (honey oil, hash oil). When taken, it gives an incedibly peaceful and euphoric effect. Used recreationally, medicanilly, and industrally. It can cure glaucoma, the horrible nausea endured as a result of chemo-therapy and physical aches/pain. Industrally: has literally 1000's of uses as a durable fiber and paper.