Flower

The dried buds of the cannabis plant that are harvested and used for consumption. “Flower” (aka, bud, nug, or the classic green stuff) refers specifically to the female cannabis plant’s blossoms (aka, the giving tree), which contain the highest concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes.

These resinous flowers are typically green, with hairs that can be orange, purple, etc., and are covered in tiny frost-like crystals, called trichomes, that house the plant’s active compounds.

In dispensaries, “flower” is sold in its cured form to be smoked in joints, pipes, or bongs, or vaporized in a dry herb vaporizer. It can also be used for making edibles or extracts (and for making a boring evening really come to life).

The term helps distinguish raw plant material from other product types. For example, one might purchase “3.5 grams of flower” versus a vape cartridge or edible. High-quality flower is usually seedless (sensimilla) and well-manicured. Because it’s the natural form of cannabis, many enthusiasts prefer flower for its full-spectrum, nose-to-tail experience—and the ritual that comes with rolling, packing, and lighting up.. However, potency can vary widely by strain and growing conditions (typically 10%–30% THC for modern marijuana strains, and well below 1% for hemp flower).

In sum, when someone refers to cannabis “flower,” they mean the actual plant buds—the classic form of marijuana that one breaks up and smokes.

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