What is FLOWER...?

FLOWER?!

As we venture into the summer season, flowers are blooming in Bala Cynwyd and all across the world! After meeting new faces in the Super Loa Showroom over the past few months, we were surprised to learn that many don't know what the term 'flower' refers to so we decided to share a goodie but quickie!

 

 

 

'Flower’ refers to the smokeable, trichome-enriched part of a cannabis plant. It's the most popular form of cannabis consumption due to it’s versatility and methods of use; it can be:

• smoked using a pipe, bowl, or bong,
• rolled into a joint or blunt, and
• used for cooking

Our Flower products are 100% organic, non-GMO, and 3rd Party Lab Tested for excellent quality. The FLOWER includes the leaves, the cola, cannabinoids, the flower (of course), trichomes and terpenes. 

LEAVES

Cannabis plants come in two types: Indica and Sativa. Hybrids are also available. The funny way to remember how people remember how they impact our physiology is: "Indica puts you 'in-da-couch!"; it is known to produce physically sedating effects to some (but not all) users. Sativa is known for uplifting cerebral effects that pair well with physical activity, social events and creative projects.  Hybrid (mixed) strains are thought to provide a mix of each of these effects.

Research is showing that the chemical compounds in the strain (the cannabinoids and terpenes) determine the effects produce, not whether the strain is Indica or Sativa. Both were introduced in the 18th century.

• CANNABIS INDICA:refers to the varieties discovered in India and was harvested for its seeds, fiber and hashish production. Indica describes:
• stout, broad-leaf plants called stout-leaf drugs (SLD)
• originally technically named: Cannabis indica ssp. afghanica

• CANNABIS SATIVA: describes hemp plants found in Europe and western Eurasia. Sativa refers to all:
• tall, narrow-leaf plants called narrow-leaf drugs (NLD)
• originally technically named: Cannabis indica ssp. indica
• HEMP:  What we call "hemp" refers to the industrial, non-intoxicating varieties of cannabis harvested primarily for fiber, seeds and CBD (Super Loa's favorite product!). Did you know? Hemp was originally named Cannabis sativa.

THE COLA

A 'cola; is a botanical term that describes the flowering area of the female cannabis plant. It has different structures than the male plant (duh, right?) and the male plants do not produce flower. A cluster of blossoming buds or flowers is a cola. It's kind of like a bouquet of flowers in cannabis language is a cola! 

CANNABINOIDS

 Cannabis includes many cannabinoids such as CBN, CBC, CBD, and THC. The 2 major cannabinoids that affect the body are CBD and THC. They interact with specific receptors in the nervous systems, mainly receptors CB1 and CB2. 

THE FLOWER

The flower contains all of the cannabinoids in the cannabis plant (so you don't need to use the stems!). Most commonly, the flower is ground up and smoked but there are other uses as well.  

TRICHOMES

 Have you ever seen crystals on the bud? These are trichomes and they are a rich source of THC and also act as a visual indicator of how strong the cannabis will be. Different strains produce different color and size trichomes. These visual indicators also communicate the maturity level of a plant and tell harvesters when "it's time"

TERPENES

Have you ever walked by and caught a whiff "of something" and knew exactly what it was? You smelled terpenes!! These organic aromas are found in the oils of flowering plants. Terpenes:

• have their own benefits to the body
• have an increased effect when ingested
• when combined with cannabinoids create a powerful effect that compounds the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant so... bring on the terpenes! 

We hope you have a better understanding of the cannabis plant, it's properties and anatomy. In the meantime, stay well and stop by!

 
Super Loa
www.superloa.com
31 Montgomery Avenue |  Bala Cynwyd

Super Loa Flower Products are 100% naturally grown, come in a glass jar with Child-Resistant Cap, 3rd Party Lab Tested, Non-GMO and Federal Farm Bill Compliant. We source our products for the highest quality for our customers!

 

SOUR SPACE CANDY is reported to produce a relaxed, happy mood. It boasts a deliciously sour flavor profile and is a Sativa-Dominant Hybrid strain. Sour Space Candy includes 7 grams of Premium Delta-8 Hemp Flower in a glass child-resistant cap jar.  Check it out! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our beautifully sun-lit showroom:

• Open Monday - Saturday 11AM - 7PM
• Offers off-street parking
• Has a BYO Cafe space to do some work (or decompress!!)
• Is close to major roadways/ right off City Avenue

Super Loa
www.superloa.com
31 Montgomery Avenue |  Bala Cynwyd