The cannabis plant is comprised of approximately 100 cannabinoids (such as THC and CBD) as well as over 200 terpenes. Terpenes are volatile organic compounds that are found in every plant and are very prevalent in cannabis. Terpenes are synthesized in cannabis in secretory cells inside glandular trichomes. Terpenes play an important role by providing the plant with natural protection from bacteria and fungus, insects and other environmental stresses. The terpene profile can vary considerably from cultivar to cultivar. This is what gives each cannabis cultivar its unique smell and taste.