15 Cannabis Strains that You Should Know About
There are a copious amount of cannabis strains out there. And whether your new to cannabis in the Florida medical marijuana market, or maybe you have had your medical marijuana card for quite some time, we are here to shed light on 15 cannabis strains that we believe should be known in both medical and recreational marijuana markets:
Gorilla Glue
To kick us off in our cannabis strain journey is Gorilla Glue. Gorilla Glue is a hybrid cannabis strain cross of Chem’s Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel. “Gorilla Glue” is a potent strain that delivers heavy euphoric and relaxing effects, leaving you feeling “glued” to the couch. Its chunky, resin-covered buds fill any room with loud earthy and sour aromas. Gorilla Glue will delivers effects of feeling relaxed, sleepy, and hungry.
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake, is an Indica dominant marijuana strain cross of Triangle Kush x Animal Mints. Wedding Cake delivers relaxing and euphoric effects that calm the body and mind. This strain offers a rich and tangy flavor profile with undertones of earthy pepper.
Girl Scout Cookies
GSC, aka "Girl Scout Cookies," is an Indica-dominant marijuana strain cross of OG Kush x F1 Durban. This weed strain is known for its euphoric effects, followed up by waves of full-body relaxation. It may also leave you feeling happy, hungry, and at ease.
Pro tip: If you're new to exploring GSC, take it slow as the effects of this strain may be a tad overwhelming. GSC is known for its pungent, dessert-like aroma & flavor profile featuring notes of mint, cherry, and lemon.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights is an Indica strain cross of Afghani x Thai. Northern Lights produces euphoric effects that settle in firmly over the entire body, relaxing your muscles and easing the mind. This strain has a pungent, sweet and spicy flavor profile.
Northern Lights stands among the most popular marijuana strains of all time, a pure Indica cherished for its buds, flowering and growth.
Chemdog
Chemdog is a hybrid marijuana strain grown and spread by the breeder, Chemdog, since 1991. The original name Chemdog came from two names for the same bud "Chem" and "Dog bud." Chemdog produces euphoric, uplifted, and creative effects. Chemdog is known for its distinct, diesel-like aroma. Pungent and sharp, you’ll be able to smell this strain from distances away.
To anyone knew to cannabis: Chemdog tends to be very potent. Expect to have a strong cerebral experience, coupled with a heavy-bodied feeling.
Trainwreck
Trainwreck is a Sativa strain with hard-hitting effects. Mexican x Thai Sativa strains were bred with Afghani Indica strains to create this weed strain staple, emitting sweet lemon and spicy pine aroma. Trainwreck starts its speedy hurtle through the mind with a heavy surge of euphoria, awakening cerebral creativity and happiness.
GMO Cookies
GMO Cookies is an Indica strain cross of Girl Scout Cookies x Chemdawg. This strain produces euphoric effects with a mentally uplifting high. GMO Cookies delivers an incredible body high that leaves you feeling relaxed and at ease. Expect loud flavors from Garlic Cookies, like a diesel aroma and a garlic-forward taste that lingers on your tongue.
Mendo Breath
Mendo Breath is an Indica weed strain crossing of OGKB x Mendo Montage. This strain produces euphoric effects with a powerful body high that develops ease from head-to-toe. Mendo Breath's aroma smells of sweet vanilla and caramel. While it may be tempting to give this weed strain a smoke during the day, save it for after work or before bed. (pro tip).
Alien OG
Alien OG, also known as "Alien OG Kush," is a hybrid cross of Tahoe OG and Alien Kush. Alien OG has the typical lemon and pine OG smell and flavor, and its intense high combines heavy body effects and a psychedelic cerebral buzz. Beginners and novices, be sure to take it slow with this heavy-hitter.
MAC
MAC, aka "Miracle Alien Cookies" is a hybrid weed strain cross of Alien Cookies x Starfighter x Columbian. MAC produces creative effects that will leave you feeling happy and uplifted. This strain delivers a smooth orange flavor that is balanced out by floral accents on a sweet, earthy finish.
Kush Mints
Kush Mints is a hybrid marijuana strain cross of Animal Mints x Bubba Kush. Kush Mints is a potent and flavorful, delivering a minty and cookie-like aroma and flavor, with subtle hints of gas and pine. It produces a balanced high that is relaxing and euphoric, with a pleasant body buzz.
OG Kush
OG Kush is a hybrid marijuana strain cross of Chemdawg x Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush. Its unique terpene profile boasts a complex aroma with notes of fuel, skunk, and spice. OG Kush delivers an aroma of lemon-pine-fuel with a high-THC, mixed head and body high. It's often enjoyed towards the end of the day so you can soak into a state of relaxation, washing away the busy days worries.
Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake is an Indica-dominant weed strain made cross of Wedding Cake x Gelato #33. This strain delivers sedating effects that leave your body and mind fully relaxed. Ice Cream Cake has a creamy flavor profile with hints of sweet vanilla and sugary cake batter. Ice Cream Cake is perfect for night time use when you have nothing important to do except watch TV and fall asleep.
Granddaddy Purple
Granddaddy Purple is an Indica weed strain that also goes by "Grand Daddy Purp," "Granddaddy Purps," and "GDP,". Granddaddy Purple is an Indica cross of Mendo Purps x Skunk x Afghanistan. This strain has a complex grape and berry aroma from its Mendo Purps and Afghanistan lineage, while Skunk passes on its compact bud structure. GDP's effects are clearly detectable throughout the body and mind, delivering a fusion of cerebral euphoria and physical relaxation.
Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel, aka "Sour D", is a popular hybrid strain cross of Chemdawg x Super Skunk. Sour Diesel effects are dreamy, cerebral, energizing and fast-acting. This strain delivers a pungent flavor profile that smells like diesel.
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