How to Choose Cannabis Flower: A Buyer’s Guide

Standing in front of a menu full of flower can feel like reading a wine list in a language you don’t speak. Names, percentages, lineages, and aroma notes all compete for your attention. The good news: once you know what a few of those terms mean, choosing flower on the All Day Official menu gets a lot simpler. This guide walks 21+ Las Vegas shoppers through what to look at — aroma, appearance, lineage, and cannabinoid content — so you can order with confidence.

What Is Cannabis Flower?

Cannabis flower is the dried, cured bud of the cannabis plant — the classic form most people picture. After harvest, growers trim and cure the flower, a slow drying process that develops its aroma and finish. When you shop flower, you’re choosing whole buds (or pre-ground options) rather than an extract or an infused product. If concentrates are more your speed, our cannabis concentrates guide breaks those down separately.

Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid: Reading Lineage

Most menus sort flower into three lineage buckets. These labels describe a plant’s genetic family and growth traits — not a guaranteed experience:

• Indica lineage plants are typically shorter and bushier, with broad leaves.
• Sativa lineage plants tend to grow tall and lanky, with narrow leaves.
• Hybrid genetics blend the two, and most modern strains are hybrids of some kind.

Think of lineage as a starting filter, not a promise. Two hybrids can share a label and still smell and look completely different, which is why aroma and appearance matter just as much.

Aroma and Terpenes

Give any flower a sniff before you commit — aroma is one of the most useful signals you have. Those scents come largely from terpenes, the aromatic compounds that give each strain its character. One strain might be commonly described as citrusy and sharp; another as earthy, piney, or sweet. There’s no single “right” aroma — it’s about what you personally find appealing. We go deeper on this in our explainer on what terpenes are.

Judging Appearance and Quality

Well-handled flower gives you plenty of visual cues:

• Trichomes: the frosty, crystal-like coating on the bud. A visible layer signals careful handling.
• Color: look for lively greens, sometimes with purple or orange accents, rather than a flat, dull brown.
• Trim and structure: tidy, well-manicured buds suggest attention during processing.
• Moisture: properly cured flower feels neither bone-dry and crumbly nor damp and spongy.

Appearance won’t tell you everything, but sun-faded, overly dry, or poorly trimmed flower is usually a sign to keep scrolling.

Understanding Cannabinoid Content by Weight

That THC or CBD percentage on the label is a factual measure of cannabinoid content by weight — nothing more. A higher number does not automatically make a product “better,” and it isn’t a promise about how anything will feel. Percentages are one data point to weigh alongside aroma, lineage, and price. Newer shoppers often find that a moderate cannabinoid content by weight is an easier place to start. Every product on our menu is lab-tested, and you can review the details before you order.

How Much Flower Can You Buy?

Nevada sets clear purchase limits for adult-use customers. Before you build a large order, it’s worth knowing where those caps sit — we cover them in plain English in our guide to Nevada cannabis purchase limits under SB 277, and you can find the broader rules in our overview of Nevada cannabis laws.

Ready to Order?

Once you’ve found flower that checks your boxes, All Day Official brings it to your door. First time ordering with us? Start with our new customer page, or see exactly how the process works in our guide to cannabis delivery in Las Vegas. When you’re ready, browse the menu and shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a higher THC percentage mean better flower? No. The percentage is simply a measure of cannabinoid content by weight. Aroma, lineage, appearance, and freshness all factor into whether a given flower is a good fit for you.

What’s the difference between indica, sativa, and hybrid? They’re lineage categories that describe a plant’s genetic family and growth traits. Most strains today are hybrids, so treat the labels as a starting filter rather than a guarantee.

How should quality flower look and smell? Look for a frosty trichome coating, lively color, and a tidy trim, with an aroma you find appealing. Properly cured flower feels neither overly dry nor damp.

How much flower can I buy in Nevada? Nevada caps adult-use purchases by weight. See our SB 277 purchase-limits guide for the current numbers before placing a large order.