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Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?

The Cannigma

Feral cannabis plants, on the other hand, are left to the whims of nature, so they’re not as heavy in trichomes. Cannabis ruderalis is a cannabis species thought to have originated in Russia. But what makes ruderalis notable is its ability to autoflower. Related Stories. The 8 easiest cannabis seeds to grow.

Ruderalis 101
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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

one of our science reviewers at The Cannigma and a cannabis trichome expert who is getting his master’s in Plant Sciences. As part of his master’s degree, Steve is currently using electron microscopes to take super close-up pictures of trichomes, tiny protrusions on cannabis plants. So, a trichome is what? EG: Super cool.

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The best strains of all time: 100 top cannabis strains to try

SpeedWeed

Under each strain you’ll find info on its lineage, type—indica, sativa, or hybrid—dominant terpene, activities its good for, backstory, why we love it, and where to buy it around you. Dominant terpene: Myrcene. GDP flowers bloom with shades of deep purple, a beautiful backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white trichomes.

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Industry Snapshot: Cannabis Plant Patents

Cannabis Law Report

indica) , and Cannabis ruderalis (C. ruderalis) , although there is some debate whether C. ruderalis is a distinct species from or a subspecies of C. The key classes of phytochemicals in a cannabis plant are cannabinoids and terpenes. [iii]. caryophyllene, and linalool, along with an assortment of other terpenes.

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Banana Kush autoflower seeds

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Due to the addition of ruderalis genetics, autoflower Banana Kush seeds can grow all year round. A white trichome frosting covers the entire flower, along with dark orange hairs woven around each cola. The unique flavor and smell of this marijuana strain are a result of its amazing blend of terpenes.