🌱 What Is Cannabis Flower

• This is the actual bud of the cannabis plant — what many think of as “weed.”
• It contains cannabinoids (THC, CBD, etc.) and terpenes (aromatic compounds) that define its effects, smell, and flavor. (Contentful)
• It’s consumed by smoking, vaporizing, or even making your own extracts or edibles.

🔍 Types of Cannabis Flower (Strain Categories)

1. Indica
   • Traditionally associated with relaxing, body-heavy effects. (Cannagram)
   • Often used for rest, sleep, or to ease pain. (Cannagram)
   • Buds tend to be dense and compact.
2. Sativa
   • More uplifting, energetic, and cerebral effects. (AH DIST)
   • Good for daytime, focus, creativity. (AH DIST)
   • Bud structure: usually lighter / less dense than indica.
3. Hybrid
   • A cross between indica and sativa. (AH DIST)
   • Effects vary widely depending on the dominant lineage — can be calming + creative, or relaxing + euphoric, etc. (exhalebrands.com)
   • Many of the most popular strains today are hybrids. (Cannagram)

✅ How to Evaluate Good Flower

When you’re picking out flower at a dispensary, here are key quality indicators:

• Appearance: Look for bright, healthy colors (greens, maybe purples or oranges), not brown or overly dry. (Napa Cannabis Collec)
• Trichomes: These little crystal-like structures are where THC / cannabinoids live — more dense, frosty trichomes = higher quality. (Feel State | Cannabis Dispensary)
• Aroma / Terpenes: A strong, complex smell hints at a rich terpene profile. (Napa Cannabis Collec)
• Texture / Moisture: Good buds are slightly sticky, springy — not too dry, not too wet. (Napa Cannabis Collec)
• Lab Testing: Reliable dispensaries / brands should provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) showing potency and contaminants. (Napa Cannabis Collec)

🔥 Popular / Recommended Flower Strains + Brands

• Blue Dream: A very popular sativa-dominant hybrid. (Cannabis Business Times)
• Golden Goat: From California, tropical / citrus profile, uplifting effects. (mountainremedy.com)
• Animal Mintz: A relaxing hybrid with a minty, cookie flavor. (mountainremedy.com)
• White Widow: Balanced hybrid; classic strain. (Wikipedia)

Top California / LA Flower Brands:

• 710 Labs — known for high-quality solventless / rosin flower (LAX Cannabis Club)
• Alien Labs — boutique “exotic” genetics (LAX Cannabis Club)
• Kush Company — local LA brand with classic kush strains. (SWAGGER Magazine)

💡 Tips for Buying Flower

• Talk to your budtender: Tell them what kind of effects you want (relaxing, energetic, creative) and they can steer you to the right strain.
• Try different formats: If you’re not sure, get a small amount (like an eighth) rather than a whole ounce, until you find what you like.
• Store it right: Use an airtight glass jar, keep in a cool, dark place to preserve flavor and potency.