1. Leaves Fan Leaves
- Large, iconic, serrated leaves with 5 to 9 pointed leaflets.
- Primarily used for photosynthesis.
- Shape varies by strain:
- Sativa: Long, thin fingers.
- Indica: Shorter, wider fingers.
- Ruderalis: Smaller, rounded leaves.
- Smaller leaves found within the buds (flowers).
- Often coated in trichomes, giving them a frosty appearance.
- Main Stem (Central Stalk): Supports the entire plant structure.
- Branches: Grow outward and upward, supporting leaves and flowers.
- Generally hollow and fibrous, especially in hemp varieties.
- Used industrially for fiber and textiles in hemp production.
- Nodes: Points where branches and leaves grow from the stem.
- Also where flowers (buds) develop.
- Internodes: Spaces between nodes.
- Short internodes = compact plant (more common in indicas).
- Long internodes = stretched growth (more common in sativas).
- The primary harvestable part of the plant in marijuana cultivation.
- Dense clusters covered in trichomes (resin glands).
- High concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes.
- Pollen-producing sacs that resemble small balls or bananas.
- Not used for smoking or extraction but important for breeding.
- Tiny, mushroom-shaped resin glands found mostly on buds and sugar leaves.
- Contain most of the plant's THC, CBD, and terpenes.
- Give the buds a frosted, sticky look and are critical for potency and aroma.
- Pistils: The reproductive organs of female cannabis flowers.
- Stigmas: The hair-like structures that catch pollen.
- Start white, then turn orange, red, or brown as the plant matures.
- Do not determine potency, but indicate plant maturity.
- Tear-shaped structures that make up most of the flower.
- Covered in trichomes, they house the plant's reproductive parts.
- When grouped together, they form the bud structure.
- Anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.
- Healthy root systems are white, fibrous, and vigorous.
- Often grown in soil, coco coir, or hydroponic setups.