Fact Checked by Doctor NameCannabis flower refers to the aromatic, trichome-covered buds that form on female marijuana plants.
Flower is the most common form of cannabis consumed, containing high concentrations of active compounds like THC and CBD.
From dense nuggets to fluffy particulates, flower comes in many shapes and sizes. But all cannabis flower shares certain attributes that make it a versatile medicine, intoxicant, and more.
What is The Flower?
Cannabis plants produce flower buds during the blooming stage at the end of their life cycle. Pistils, red-orange hairs that collect pollen, emerge from bracts forming round calyxes.
The calyxes swell with resinous glands called trichomes that contain cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds. Tightly packed flower buds generate these prized chemicals in high quantities.
While male plants also create flowers, only unfertilized female flowers produce significant cannabinoid levels, making them the primary harvest.
Flowers can be consumed by smoking, vaporizing, cooking, or processing into extracts. The wide array of flower types and strains creates diverse highs and effects.
