Figure 1 (IMAGE) Penn State Caption Some cannabis strains are commonly used for phytoremediation because of their unique physical characteristic. But this ability to soak up toxic metals may also make cannabis dangerous for consumers who ingest it. Credit Penn State Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.