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Strain

The common word for a named cannabis variety, such as Blue Dream or OG Kush. Each strain represents a particular genetic line with a recognizable aroma, effect profile, and look. Botanists prefer "cultivar," but "strain" is the term used on every menu and label in the industry.

See also
Strain database
Related terms
PhenotypeGenotypeCrossLandraceIndicaSativaSativa-dominantStrain name
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