Plant 2-3 weeks from harvest, some bottom buds have 'burnt' looking pistils?

Hey guys... my white widow is maybe 2-3 weeks from harvest (I'm guessing)... but I just noticed right now that there are some tiny buds beneath my screen that the pistils on them look all dying and burnt up, kinda nasty.

Should I pull these off?

My guess is that they suffer from total shade... any other ideas?

The first two pics are the funky buds and the last pic is the top of the same branch.

The other branches the bottom buds seem less mature than the tops, ie more white hairs.

Your guess is correct. I find that the pistols start turning brown faster if they don't have enough light or are "shaded", especially on the lower branches. Trichs are probably clear/cloudy at this point might be a good time to sample the product. Peace.

Those are usually considered popcorn buds good for making hash or like said you can take them off and dry them now since they will not get any bigger or better. Its the little scarps and they ripped quick due to lack of light. Usually you cut all the lower branches and stuff off and go for the tops so these leechers dont take from the big buds above. Mainly called lollipopping

Thanks fella's.... I cut them off while the site was down.

And yes... all cloudy and clear.

Input appreciated.