What does “Trichome” mean?
The resin-producing gland on the surface of the cannabis flower, where cannabinoids and terpenes are made and stored.
Trichome in plain English
The resin-producing gland on the surface of the cannabis flower, where cannabinoids and terpenes are made and stored.
Trichomes are visible as the frosted appearance on the flower. They are the reason the plant is processed the way it is: the compounds of interest are concentrated in them rather than distributed through the tissue.
In a pharmaceutical setting, what matters is not the appearance of the trichomes but the verified content of the finished preparation.
Frequently asked questions
What does trichome mean?
The resin-producing gland on the surface of the cannabis flower, where cannabinoids and terpenes are made and stored.
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