Cannabis Encyclopedia J-L

 

Joint

Noun

Cannabis rolled into a rolling paper. The paper can be made of  variety of products and in different sizes, thicknesses and brands.

 

Kief

Noun

The resinous trichomes of cannabis that accumulate in containers or be sifted from loose, dry cannabis with a mesh screen or sieve. Kief contains a much higher concentration of THC, than that of the cannabis from which it is derived.

Kush

Noun

A particular variety of cannabis that descends from the Hindu Kush mountains. This mountain range spans the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and is one of the few geographic regions where the cannabis plant grows natively.

Landrace

Noun

Landrace strains are cannabis strains that are indigenous to a certain area of the world, which is coincidentally how some of the popular strains from today get their names.

Leaf

Noun

There are two main types of cannabis leaves: fan leaves and sugar leaves. Fan leaves are the iconic, large leaves that serve as the primary source for capturing energy from the sun. Sugar leaves are the small, resin-coated leaves that form around the buds.

Legalize

Verb

The process of legally removing the prohibition of something which is currently not legal.

 

Limonene

Noun

Limonene is an aromatic cannabis terpene. In isolation, it’s commonly associated with fruity, citrus aromas, and it’s found in many everyday items like fruit rinds.

Linalool

Noun

Linalool is a common cannabis terpene displaying a floral aroma with spicy undertones. The soothing characteristics of this terpene means it has been used for centuries.

Live Resin

Noun

Live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate that is manufactured using a technique that takes freshly harvested cannabis and freezes it to subcritical temperatures prior to and throughout the extraction process.