
Cannabis 101
What are terpenes?
Terpenes are volatile compounds produced by many plants, as well as some insects. Plants that produce terpenes often produce smells and flavours we find pleasing and are known as aromatic herbs.
Terpenes are volatile compounds produced by many plants, as well as some insects. Plants that produce terpenes often produce smells and flavours we find pleasing and are known as aromatic herbs.
Ca·lyx [ˈkāliks]:
A protective layer
that forms over
the developing flower.
Tri·chomes [ˈtrīkōmz] :
Resin that forms
a protective barrier
on cannabis and
contains terpenes
and cannabinoids
like THC and CBD.