Everything You Need To Know About Cannabis Flower

Cannabis flower has countless names–bud, nugs, weed–but the reason you’ll most often hear dispensaries refer to it as “flower” is because it’s the actual flower of the cannabis plant! Cultivators harvest these flower buds to create the many cannabis products you can purchase at a dispensary today.

Flower comes in different sizes, strains, and forms, and we’re going to break it all down in this article, including:

• What is Cannabis Flower?
• What is Inside Marijuana Flower?
• What are the Common Forms of Marijuana Flower?
• How Do You Smoke Flower?
• Frequently Asked Questions
   

You may have heard people talk about grinding flower, packing a bowl with flower, or even decarboxylating flower. To understand what each of these mean, you first want to learn the basics about cannabis flower. Growers harvest the buds of female cannabis plants and dry them to create a smokable product. The buds can also be smoked alone or used to make other cannabis products.

When it comes to purchasing marijuana flower, dispensaries offer a variety of forms and sizes, from premium and popcorn to shake and trim.

There are plenty of ways to smoke your flower, and cannasseurs are quick to point out that their favorite method can vary, depending on the day, situation, and flower type. Here are several ways to smoke cannabis flower.

Everything you need, from the flower to the storage containers, lighter, rolling papers, and more, are required tools for you to have a successful session. Those tools make up your cannabis smoking kit. They’re the essential tools and accessories that ensure you’re able to grind, roll, pack, light, smoke, and store your cannabis the way you enjoy it. 

While the marijuana tools and accessories may vary by brand, size, and price tag, they tend to be similar in the reason why they should be added to your smoker's kit. Here are just a few of the must-have essentials to add to your kit for cannabis:

Now that you are familiar with the cannabis flower, here are some frequently asked questions:

Can I eat marijuana flower?
Yes, but it's unlikely that you will feel any psychoactive effects. The cannabinoids in marijuana flower first need to be decarboxylated. 
 

Why does marijuana smell when you smoke it?
Some of the distinctive odors in marijuana come from the terpenes created by the trichomes, like citrus or flowers. The "skunky" odor that cannabis is known for comes from volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), some of which are unique to the plant. 
 

What’s the difference between flower and bud?
There isn't a difference, these are just different names for cannabis flowers. 
 

Why is flower called “nugs?”
Flower will sometimes be referred to as “nugs” because it often has a nugget-like shape. 
 

Where can I buy marijuana tools?
We’d be lying if we told you that these tools aren’t all over the internet, but you’re not going to find the same quality online as you will at your local dispensary. We recommend always getting your cannabis tools from a state-licensed dispensary.

How much does it cost to buy cannabis accessories?
Cannabis accessories can cost as much or as little as you need them to. Most products flex from entry-level pricing to experienced canna-connoisseur budgets, so we recommend establishing how much you want to spend and then going from there.

Ready to learn even more? Investigate different kinds of marijuana flower at your dispensary and be sure to ask your budtender any questions you have about marijuana strains, ways to consume it, and its distinctive aromas, tastes, and diverse compounds.