Cannabis 101 Glossary: A Guide to Cannabis Terms
Cannabis has a long history, varied genetics, and evolving terminology. Whether you're just starting to learn about the industry or looking to stay up to date on the language, this Cannabis 101 Glossary can help you better understand key terms, strains, and components in cannabis.
Cannabis Types & Terms
Cannabis comes in various types, each with different plant traits. From its origins in cannabis sativa to cannabis indica and ruderalis, each plant type has distinct cultivation traits.
Cannabis Species
Cannabis Sativa: Sativa strains are often cultivated in warmer climates.
Hybrid Strains
Hybrid strains combine genetics from both Indica and Sativa plants. These strains often include traits from both parent plants.
Landrace Strains: These are cannabis varieties that have naturally evolved in specific geographical areas, with plant traits shaped by their environment. They are often the foundation for modern hybrid breeding programs.
Cannabis Products & Formats
Cannabis is available in a range of product formats.
BHO (Butane Hash Oil): A concentrate made through butane extraction.
Shatter & Wax: These are both concentrated forms of cannabis.
Live Resin: Made from frozen cannabis flower, live resin is a concentrate format associated with the plant’s aroma profile.
Pre-Rolls: Pre-rolled cannabis products available in a ready-made format.
Blunts: Cannabis rolls wrapped in tobacco leaf or cigar paper.
Edibles: Cannabis-infused edible products are available in pre-portioned formats.
Tinctures: Cannabis extracts available in liquid format.
Cannabis Strains
Strains of cannabis come in various forms. These strains form the basis for much of the cannabis market and are often the source of cross-breeding and new developments.
Heirloom Strains
Heirloom strains are those that have been passed down through generations. These traditional strains have a long history in cannabis cultivation.
Final Notes
Understanding cannabis includes learning about its types, components, and product formats. Whether you’re learning general terms or cultivation language, cannabis education can help support a clearer understanding of the category.
FAQs
They are cannabis-derived products made by extracting key compounds like cannabinoids and aroma compounds, often resulting in concentrated formulations.
Live resin is made from flash-frozen plants to preserve a broader range of the original compounds, which may result in a broader formulation.
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