The outermost part of a cannabis flower, consisting of the calyx and the corolla. In cannabis, the perianth primarily refers to the calyx, which is the protective layer that surrounds the reproductive organs of the flower, particularly the ovule. The perianth plays a crucial role in shielding the developing seeds or, in the case of sinsemilla (seedless) cannabis, the flowers, from environmental factors and pests.
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In the Wild — Example
The perianth in cannabis is minimal compared to flowering plants that evolved to attract pollinators.
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