Also known as Ruderalis, Auto-Flowering Hemp, Russian Hemp, Feral Hemp
Originating in the harsh climates of Central and Eastern Europe and Russia, this rugged wild cannabis variety adapted to short growing seasons by developing auto-flowering capabilities. Unlike its larger relatives, it transitions from vegetative growth to flowering automatically based on age rather than shifts in daylight hours. Its short stature and tough nature allow it to thrive in disturbed soils, gravel pits, and roadside ditches across its range.
Auto-FloweringAnnualHardy
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
Sunlight
Soil Nitrogen
Water
Predators
Spider Mites
Aphids
Caterpillars
ThreatsWeed eradication programs, habitat loss, hybridization with cultivated crops
