[snip] Once upon a time, cannabis and humulus (hops) were the same plant. About 27 million years ago, cannabis and hops diverged from their common ancestor and evolved as separate botanical species. [/snip]
Sounds like they were makin’ beer. That’s a better fit, right there.
Marijane flowers would make one heck of a skunky brew.
Newfoundland does not exactly have a long growing season. I doubt if they got much “bud” out of their plants. That’s why I am still thinking rope.