Terms Starting with F

22 terms

First-generation offspring of a controlled cross between two distinct cannabis parents

Second filial generation produced by crossing F1 siblings, where traits segregate

Fatty acid amide hydrolase — the enzyme that breaks down anandamide

Large, iconic cannabis leaves that capture light — minimal trichome coverage

Omnibus agricultural legislation — the 2018 version federally legalized hemp

A large, generously packed joint — the opposite of a pinner

Food and Drug Administration — regulates cannabis-derived drugs (Epidiolex) and hemp ingestibles

Full Extract Cannabis Oil — similar to RSO but made with food-grade ethanol

A cannabis plant that produces cannabinoid-rich flowers — the basis of all consumption

Seeds bred to produce only female plants, typically via chemical sex reversal

Chronic widespread pain condition — limited but growing evidence for cannabis benefit

Paper, glass, or charcoal insert at the mouth end of a joint for structure and cooling

Partially cutting the growing tip to produce multiple new tops — "F*** I Missed"

Top-tier cannabis — exceptional appearance, aroma, potency, and cure

First-pass metabolism

Liver processing of orally consumed THC before it reaches circulation — produces 11-OH-THC

Plant pigments in cannabis contributing color, UV protection, and potential bioactivity

Dried, cured cannabis inflorescence sold for smoking or vaporization

The reproductive phase when cannabis produces buds, trichomes, and cannabinoids

Pre-harvest practice of watering plants with plain water for 7-14 days to leach residual nutrients — debated efficacy

Slang for visibly heavy trichome coverage on cannabis flower — a marker of quality

An extract retaining the full range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds

Functional high

A mild intoxication level at which the user remains productive and social