![]() ![]() Sativas are supposedly the opposite - they're THC-dominant and deliver an uplifting high. ![]() ![]() The plants themselves are short and wide. Known for relaxation and relief, Indica strains stem from Afghanistan and India and typically contain higher levels of CBD. Here are some of the most popular weed strains: their histories, effects, availability and names, explained. Cultivar or variety are more accurate terms, but for the purposes of this piece, all will be used interchangeably. Still, there are tells to look out for, and exciting history therein.įor the scientifically astute, technically, "strain" is not the right word, though it dominates the popular lexicon. Furthermore, cross-breeding and a lack of accountability, owing to cannabis’s historic prohibition, means that sometimes names are simply whatever their breeders dream up, and these days, that’s directly tied to marketing and bag appeal. As such, it can be hard to know what’s what. Historically, there’s no official log of weed names. Some names are a nod to taste or smell or appearance, while others reference lineages, which are, in many cases, hotly contested. There are so many names, and so many different cannabis varieties, that an otherwise fun exercise - coming up with the most hilarious and deranged monikers - also results in utter confusion from consumers. Alaskan Thunderfuck?! Who wouldn’t want to smoke (or vaporize) that? One of the most charming aspects of weed culture is, undoubtedly, all of the different strain names, which run the gamut from quirky, to funny, to downright offensive. ![]()
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