🌿 Trichome appreciation post 🌿 These tiny, crystal-like structures are packed with all sorts of goodies like cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids - basically, the stuff that gives each strain its unique flavor, aroma, and effects. So yeah, trichomes aren’t just there to make your bud shine, they’re the powerhouse of the plant! 💪⁠ ⁠ Here’s a fun fact: trichomes aren’t exclusive to cannabis! They also serve as a defense mechanism for other plants. You know those fuzzy little hairs you find on tomato stems? Yep, those are trichomes too! Nature’s protective armor, right in your garden.⁠ ⁠ When it comes to making hash, trichomes are what matters. Hash is separated trichomes from the rest of the plant so when you extract and concentrate trichomes, you’re basically getting a super potent dose of all those cannabinoids and other compounds. 🍁⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more? Check out the link in our BIO for our full length article. #MacroMonday⁠ ⁠ (📸 by ginatrichomes)⁠