Cannabis glossary

Indica is a type of cannabis plant known for its relaxing effects, often distinguished by its broad leaves and shorter stature.

An Indica-dominant strain is a type of cannabis that predominantly exhibits characteristics of the Indica subspecies.

An internode is the segment of a plant stem between two nodes.

Kief is the resinous trichomes from cannabis flowers, rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.

Landrace refers to cannabis strains that have naturally evolved in specific geographic regions over time, maintaining stable genetics without human intervention.

A lateral branch is a side shoot that grows from the main stem of a plant, often increasing its structural complexity and potential yield.

A monoecious plant has both male and female flowers on the same individual.

A mother plant is a cannabis plant kept in a vegetative state for producing consistent clones.

A node is the part of a cannabis plant where branches, leaves, and flowers grow.

A phenotype is the set of observable characteristics of a cannabis plant resulting from the interaction of its genetic makeup with the environment.

Photoperiod refers to the duration of light and darkness a plant receives in a 24-hour period, influencing its growth and flowering stages.

Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem, crucial for maximizing light exposure.

Pistil : The female reproductive part of a cannabis flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.

Popcorn nugs are small cannabis buds known for their compact size and lower cost compared to larger buds.

Resin is a sticky, sap-like substance produced by cannabis plants that contains cannabinoids and terpenes.

A rooting hormone is a substance used to stimulate root growth in plant cuttings.

One-sentence definition: Ruderalis is a cannabis subspecies known for its auto-flowering trait and low THC levels, often used in hybrid strains.

Sativa is a primary type of cannabis plant known for its tall growth , narrow leaves , and uplifting effects . Sativa strains are commonly sought out for daytime use and creative stimulation.

Sativa-dominant : A cannabis strain classification with more Sativa characteristics than Indica.

Definition: A sepal is a part of a flower that typically functions as protection for the flower in bud and often supports the petals when in bloom.