Did you know that there is more than just one type of marijuana plant? This guide will help you not only understand the different types of marijuana plants, but also where they are grown and the specific parts of the marijuana plant.

Terpenes are fascinating little compounds found in plants, fruits, vegetables, and some animals and insects. Cannabis terpenes come from the trichomes of marijuana plants, and they’re responsible for the smell and flavor of a cannabis strain.

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring molecules made specifically by the cannabis plant, including THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and dozens more. These cannabinoids interact with the body’s natural Endocannabinoid System, a chemical-based biological system that regulates a variety of functions within the body.