Article by Nanette Porter, Medical Jane What are trichomes? If you look closely at a healthy cannabis plant, then you will undoubtedly notice the many glistening translucent resin glands protruding from the buds. These resinous outgrowths are known as trichomes. Trichomes house the key components of the plant that give it its therapeutic and psychotropic properties. … Continue reading Cannabis Plant Anatomy: Trichomes 101