Crop used in bioplastics (4)

I believe the answer is:

hemp

(Other definitions for hemp that I've seen before include "Rope-making fibre" , "Marijuana" , "Plant fibre used to make rope" , "Plant for rope or pot" , "Rope, cannabis, plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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