The resin 'Cannabinoids', including THC and CBD, are found in the glandular trichomes of:
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Correct answer: Cannabis sativa
Cannabis sativa produces a unique class of terpenophenolic compounds called cannabinoids. These are primarily concentrated in the resin secreted by the female floral bracts.
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