Trichomes are the crystalized glands that produce resin on cannabis flowers and leaves that contain different cannabinoids.
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Trichomes (/ˈtraɪkoʊmz, ˈtrɪkoʊmz/; from Ancient Greek τρίχωμα (tríkhōma) 'hair') are fine outgrowths or appendages on plants, algae, lichens, and certain protists. They are of diverse structure and function. Examples are hairs, glandular hairs, scales, and papillae. A covering of any kind of hair on a plant is an indumentum, and the surface bearing them is said to be pubescent.


English
Etymology
From French trichome, from New Latin trichoma, from Ancient Greek τρίχωμα (tríkhōma), from θρίξ (thríx, “hair”) or independently from tricho- + -ome. Doublet of trichoma.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtɹaɪkoʊm/
- IPA(key): /ˈtɹɪkoʊm/
Noun
trichome (plural trichomes)
- (botany) A hair- or scale-like extension