Well... ive read once that the resin produced by the cannabis, which contains THC and another cannabinoids, is in fact a protection for the plant, but a protection from the heat. Thats why the plants from hot areas have a greater amount of THC in it.
Coelho Reviewed by Coelho on . THC as a self defense? So I'm not that into botony or anything, but I do know that when plants have unique characteristics, it is the result of a unique set of problems it had to overcome. Roses have thorns like armys have weapons, they do it for protection. Some plants are poisonous so animals will be conditioned not to eat them (or die trying). But what about Cannabis? What possible thing could this plant have needed to overcome, in order to develop the THC necessary to get us all rip-roarin high? I was Rating: 5