Hyssop vs. Marijuana — What's the Difference?

A woody Eurasian plant (Hyssopus officinalis) in the mint family, having spikes of small blue or violet flowers and aromatic leaves used in perfumery, as a condiment, and formerly in medicine.

Cannabis, especially as smoked or consumed as a psychoactive (mind-altering) drug

Any of several similar or related plants, such as some species in the genus Agastache.

The cannabis plant.

An unidentified plant mentioned in the Bible as the source of twigs used for sprinkling in certain Hebraic purification rites.

The dried flower clusters and leaves of this plant, smoked or ingested to induce euphoria or to treat the symptoms of certain medical conditions. Use of marijuana is illegal under federal law, but certain jurisdictions permit regulated use for medical or recreational purposes.

Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.

The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

Any of several similar plants:

The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.

Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop.

A strong-smelling Asian plant (Cannabis sativa), also called hemp, from which a number of euphorogenic and halucinogenic drugs are prepared. The euphoric effect is predominently due to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

The sagebrush (Artemisia spp.).

The dried leaves or the female flowers of the hemp plant, which is smoked or chewed to obtain a euphoric effect. The flowers usually have a higher concentration of the active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol.

(biblical) A plant used used for sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum.

A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared

A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste.

The most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

A European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil

Bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes