Glossary

Aeroponics – a method of growing cannabis plants with roots suspended in air and misted with a nutrient solution in a controlled environment.

Alcohol extraction – a process by which cannabinoids and terpenes are separated from cannabis plant material using approved alcohol solvents, followed by filtration and evaporation under regulated conditions.

Batch – a defined quantity of cannabis plants or material that is cultivated, harvested, and processed together in accordance with regulatory tracking requirements.

Biomass – harvested cannabis plant material, including flowers, leaves, and stems, intended for further processing or extraction.

Bud – the harvested flower of a mature female cannabis plant containing naturally occurring cannabinoids and terpenes.

Cannabichromene (CBC) – a naturally occurring cannabinoid that does not strongly bind to CB1 or CB2 receptors and is considered non-intoxicating.

Cannabidiol (CBD) – a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp that interacts with the endocannabinoid system without producing psychoactive effects.

Cannabinol (CBN) – a cannabinoid formed through the oxidation and natural degradation of THC over time.

Cannabinoids – chemical compounds produced by the cannabis plant that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system.

Cannabis – a genus of flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family, cultivated for regulated industrial, medicinal, or adult-use purposes depending on jurisdiction.

Cannabis farm – a licensed agricultural facility authorized to cultivate cannabis plants under regulatory oversight.

Cannabis sativa – a botanical classification used to describe certain cannabis plant varieties with taller growth characteristics.

Cannabis indica – a botanical classification describing cannabis plant varieties with compact growth patterns and broader leaves.

Clone – a cutting taken from a cannabis plant and rooted to create a genetically identical plant.

Compliance testing – mandatory laboratory analysis required by law to verify cannabinoid content and screen for contaminants.

Concentrate – a cannabis product created by extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from plant material, resulting in higher potency than flower.

Cultivar – a selectively bred cannabis variety developed for specific agricultural traits.

Curing – a post-harvest process that stabilizes cannabis flower quality by controlling moisture and airflow.

Dispensary – a licensed retail establishment legally authorized to sell cannabis products where permitted.

Dry trimming – a post-harvest method in which cannabis is trimmed after drying.

Edible – a cannabis-infused product intended for oral consumption and subject to specific dosage and packaging regulations.

Endocannabinoid system – a biological system in the human body involved in maintaining physiological balance through cannabinoid receptors.

Extraction – regulated processes used to separate cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material.

Flower – the reproductive part of the female cannabis plant harvested for use in regulated products.

Genetics – the inherited traits of a cannabis plant that influence growth, yield, and chemical composition.

Greenhouse cultivation – a cultivation method using natural sunlight with environmental controls.

Harvest – the regulated collection of mature cannabis plants at the end of the flowering cycle.

Hemp – a legal classification of cannabis containing cannabinoid levels below regulatory THC thresholds.

Hybrid – a cannabis cultivar developed by crossing different genetic varieties.

Indoor cultivation – a controlled environment method of growing cannabis inside a structure using artificial lighting.

Lab certification – official authorization for laboratories to conduct compliance testing on cannabis products.

Licensed operator – an individual or business entity approved by regulators to cultivate or process cannabis.

Living soil – a cultivation medium containing organic matter and microorganisms used in regulated farming.

Microgrow – a small-scale licensed cannabis cultivation operation where permitted by law.

Mother plant – a mature cannabis plant maintained for the purpose of producing clones.

Nutrients – essential elements supplied to cannabis plants to support healthy growth.

Organic cultivation – a growing method emphasizing natural inputs, subject to regulatory definitions.

Packaging – regulated materials used to contain cannabis products, often requiring child-resistant features.

Pesticide compliance – adherence to approved pesticide use as defined by regulatory authorities.

Phenotype – observable traits of a cannabis plant influenced by genetics and environment.

Post-harvest processing – handling steps following harvest, including drying, trimming, and packaging.

Processing facility – a licensed location where harvested cannabis is prepared for distribution.

Propagation – the process of producing new cannabis plants through seeds or cloning.

Quality assurance – documented procedures ensuring cannabis products meet regulatory standards.

Regulated market – a legal framework governing cannabis production and distribution.

Resin – a sticky substance produced by trichomes containing cannabinoids and terpenes.

Seed-to-sale tracking – a system used to monitor cannabis from cultivation through final sale.

Solvent-based extraction – extraction processes using approved chemical solvents under regulation.

Solventless extraction – extraction methods that do not use chemical solvents, such as mechanical separation.

Terpenes – aromatic compounds found in cannabis that contribute to scent and flavor profiles.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) – a cannabinoid responsible for intoxicating effects and regulated by law.

Tincture – a liquid cannabis extract produced under regulated manufacturing standards.

Trichomes – microscopic resin glands on cannabis plants where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced.

Vegetative stage – the growth phase focused on leaf and stem development prior to flowering.

Waste disposal – regulated procedures for destroying unusable cannabis material.

Water activity – a measurement used to ensure cannabis products are safe from microbial growth.

Wet trimming – trimming cannabis plants immediately after harvest, prior to drying.

Yield – the total harvested amount of usable cannabis material from a cultivation cycle.