Glossary · Product forms
Bud
A single cluster of cannabis flower. The word is used interchangeably with "flower" in casual conversation, though bud usually refers to the individual nug while flower describes the category. Dense, well-trimmed, aromatic buds signal careful growing and curing; airy or leafy buds usually mean a rushed crop.
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Related terms, defined
- Trichome
- The tiny, frosty, mushroom-shaped glands coating cannabis flower where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced. The "sugar" sparkle on good bud is trichomes. Growers watch trichome color through a loupe to judge harvest timing — clear means early, milky means peak, and amber means more sedating effects.
- Eighth
- An eighth of an ounce of cannabis flower, equal to about 3.5 grams — the most popular retail quantity. An eighth yields roughly three to seven joints depending on size. Pricing per eighth is the quickest way to compare value across dispensaries once you account for flower quality.
- Pre-roll
- A ready-made cannabis joint sold pre-packed by a dispensary, removing the need to grind and roll your own. Convenience is the draw, but quality varies — some pre-rolls use premium flower while others are filled with trim or shake. Infused pre-rolls add concentrate for a stronger hit.