Glossary of Terms

Edibles are cannabis products meant to be consumed in the same manner as food or drinks that have been infused with c... Read more

Cannabis ruderalis is less common than Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. This species is short and stalky, and sha... Read more

Resin is a high-THC cannabis concentrate made from dried flower. Licensed Producers use an approved solvent, such as ... Read more

The consumable flower of the cannabis plant is called the bud. The quality of the bud is not determined by its size b... Read more

Trichomes are sticky secretions that develop on many kinds of plants to deter pests as they grow and flower. Terms su... Read more

The pistil is the part of a female plant reproductive system that receives pollen to create flowers or fruit. Pistils... Read more

Cola is the botanical term for clusters of buds on a female cannabis plant. Colas are harvested, dried and packaged a... Read more

A set of plants of the same strain of cannabis that have been grown, harvested and processed together by the same Lic... Read more

Curing is the final step in the process of cannabis flower preparation. It involves storing dried buds in an airtight... Read more

Decarboxylation, or decarbing, uses high temperatures to activate the psychoactive effects of cannabis. When you heat... Read more

A Licensed Producer, or LP, is a cannabis cultivator, processor or seller that holds a licence issued by Health Canad... Read more

Rolling papers are used to make pre-rolls, also known as joints. They are sold as sheets and are most commonly made f... Read more

Hemp and cannabis are the same plant with one key difference — the amount of THC. In Canada, hemp is defined as a can... Read more

Flower, also referred to as bud, is a term for the part of the cannabis plant that is harvested, trimmed, dried and c... Read more

Originating from the Hindu Kush mountain range within Afghanistan and Pakistan, Cannabis indica plants are generally ... Read more

Topical products are infused with cannabis extracts and are meant to be applied to the external body surface, such as... Read more

A pipe is used to smoke dried cannabis flower. It can be made of many materials, including metal, glass, wood and acr... Read more

Strain is an umbrella term that describes the genetic properties of a cannabis product, including its name, whether i... Read more

A hybrid is a genetic cross between Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa strains. Although most of the cannabis consum... Read more

A grinder breaks up larger pieces of dried cannabis flower, which helps prepare it for use in pipes, vaporizers and o... Read more

Originating from Eastern Asia, Cannabis sativa can grow up to 25 feet and has long serrated light green leaves. It’s ... Read more

A vaporizer is an accessory used to inhale dried cannabis or cannabis concentrates by gently heating them to produce ... Read more

A terpene is a naturally occurring substance that gives cannabis and other plants their unique aromas and flavours. H... Read more

Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is one of the main cannabinoids in cannabis, responsible for its euphoric and intoxicat... Read more

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis. While CBD is psychoactive and does interact... Read more

Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds in cannabis that can be isolated for different uses. They are responsible for... Read more

Cannabis is the proper name for the plant that’s also referred to in slang terms as weed, pot, reefer, ganja and mari... Read more