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Why cannabis reeks of skunk

By December 21, 2021December 31st, 2021No Comments

Scientists discover sulfurous compounds that help to give pot a rank odour, holding out the promise of fragrance-free bud.
Close-up of a marijuana flower

Sulfur-laden compounds in Cannabis sativa give the plant a musky smell that is both savoured and loathed. Credit: Pablo Porciuncula Brune/AFP/Getty

Add cannabis to the list of pungent plants that get their strong smell from sulfur1.
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