From the top to the roots, every part of the cannabis plant has a role. This can be for the effects but also for dietary benefits. With the complete anatomy of cannabis you will better understand all the magic of this plant.
The top or rather the cannabis flower
The top, which is often called the cannabis top or flower, corresponds to the top of the plant and the most valuable part. This is where everything happens, the flowers grow and concentrate the substances in these buds dense and fragrant, rich in pollen.
In fact, the top will grow upwards, to make a mass at the end but also small leaves that get smaller and smaller up to the top. These leaves are called sugar leaves. They are as rich in trichomes and sticky as the top.
Because these leaves are not just for decoration, they also participate in the production of cannabinoids and give the flowers their "sweet" and aromatic side.
At the top we also find trichomes, these small shiny crystals that cover the flowers and the sugar leaves. They are the ones that produce molecules like THC, CBD and terpenes, responsible for the smells, tastes and effects of cannabis.
You will have understood, the top is the heart of the plant, where everything concentrates on the cannabinoids and also the effects and flavors that are all different depending on the strain.
The seeds and leaves their unsuspected benefits
You may think that the leaves and seeds of cannabis are useless, but they are full of superpowers. The large palmatifid leaves, are those star-shaped that allow you to identify cannabis.
The anatomy of a leaf includes three distinct parts:
- the flattened visible surface called the blade,
- a network of veins that serve as conduits for water and nutrients,
- and the petiole which forms the link with the stem.
These organs fulfill a vital mission by performing photosynthesis to transform light into energy while allowing the gas exchanges necessary for plant respiration and its good growth.
Leaves and seeds can be transformed into vegetable oil rich in essential fatty acids and omegas. They allow the production of super nutritious hemp oil, good for the skin and for the diet. Even the leaves can be used for infusions offering digestive benefits without the psychoactive effects of THC.
The reproductive bases of cannabis
To understand the anatomy of cannabis, you must know its reproductive bases. The cannabis plant can be male or female. Male plants produce pollen which will allow to fertilize the female flowers and create seeds. Without the males, there is no multiplication of plants nor tasty buds.
Male flowers are often more discreet, less sticky and grouped in clusters. Their purpose is not to produce cannabinoids, but just to release the pollen to ensure the survival of the species.
Female flowers correspond to the buds covered in trichomes and small leaves. They also produce seeds when pollinated. It is the female flowers that are widely cultivated to enjoy the effects of cannabis.
There are about a hundred varieties of plants and they all have their own particularities, their flavors and their effects.
In summary, males serve to spread pollen, females to produce seeds and active compounds. Understanding this difference is essential, whether for cultivation or simply to know cannabis better. You can then test all the products available in our catalog and make an informed choice.
