Capitate Sessile
Capitate sessile trichomes are small, mushroom-shaped glandular hairs that lack a stalk or possess an extremely short one, sitting directly on the plant surface. These structures are among the smallest trichome types found on cannabis, typically 15–30 micrometers in diameter. Capitate sessile trichomes produce and store cannabinoids and terpenes, though in lower concentrations than their larger capitate stalked cousins. They are distributed across the entire plant—leaves, stems, and flowers—and are often more abundant on mature female plants. Breeders and cultivators monitor trichome populations and morphology as part of phenotype assessment and harvest-readiness evaluation.
Capitate Sessile strains
No strains tagged into Capitate Sessile yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this classification.
Capitate sessile trichomes are small, mushroom-shaped glandular hairs that lack a stalk or possess an extremely short one, sitting directly on the plant surface. These structures are among the smallest trichome types found on cannabis, typically 15–30 micrometers in diameter. Capitate sessile trichomes produce and store cannabinoids and terpenes, though in lower concentrations than their larger capitate stalked cousins. They are distributed across the entire plant—leaves, stems, and flowers—and are often more abundant on mature female plants. Breeders and cultivators monitor trichome populations and morphology as part of phenotype assessment and harvest-readiness evaluation.
Breeders examine trichome density and type distribution as a visible marker of resin production potential and cannabinoid expression. Capitate sessile prevalence varies by cultivar and environmental stress, making it a useful trait for strain comparison and selection work.
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