{"id":999,"date":"2017-12-28T21:03:14","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T21:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/cannabis-trichomes-how-cannabinoids-terpenes-and-flavonoids-are-made"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T15:16:33","slug":"how-cannabinoids-terpenes-flavonoids-are-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/the-plant\/how-cannabinoids-terpenes-flavonoids-are-made","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis trichomes: How cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids are made"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trichomes are the hairs found on the surface of plants and are responsible for producing the protective, therapeutic, psychoactive, and intoxicating properties of a cannabis plant. Certain trichomes contain resin glands that create the terpenes,<\/span> flavonoids,<\/span> THCA<\/span><\/a>, CBDA, and other phytocannabinoids for which cannabis is known.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crystal-like sheen and sticky feeling of cannabis buds are caused by high accumulations of trichomes. While they're most visible to the naked eye on cannabis flower, trichomes can also be found on the leaves and stems of the plant, though not all of the trichomes will be glandular. Non-glandular trichomes do not produce the same psychoactive compounds as glandular trichomes, but do aid in maintaining the plant's surface balance and are thought to add a layer of protection against pests and adverse environmental conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The glandular type of trichome produces cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. Within the glandular trichomes, there are three main types: <\/span>bulbous<\/b>, <\/span>capitate<\/b>-<\/span>sessile<\/b> and <\/span>capitate-stalked<\/b>. Non-glandular trichomes are called cystoliths.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t

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The glandular type of trichome produces cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t