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Eight curated strains from New York micro-grows. Half-ounce or ounce per drop.
- 8 strains from NY micro-growers
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Strain library · By flavor
Citrus-flavored cannabis strains
Aroma · Lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine
Citrus-flavored strains are some of the most popular cuts in any modern menu — bright, peelable, and frequently associated with limonene-forward chemistry. Strains in this family carry tags like citrus, lemon, orange, tangerine, or grapefruit. They skew sativa and sativa-leaning hybrid in our library; reviewers often pair them with daytime, focused, or uplifted descriptors. Aroma alone isn't a reliable predictor of effect — chemistry is more complicated than that — but the citrus profile remains one of the cleanest signals on a sniff test. Adults 21+.
65 strains in this site's library tagged with citrus, lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lime flavor notes.
cbdTHC 1–6%
ACDC
ACDC is a phenotype-selected Cannatonic cut that regularly tests at a 20:1 CBD-to-THC ratio, making it one of the highest-CBD cultivars available on legal menus. Functionally non-intoxicating at most doses. The strain is genuinely useful for chronic pain, anxiety management, and inflammation without any appreciable high. A good entry point for consumers who want therapeutic cannabis effects without functional impairment — or a daytime companion for experienced THC consumers looking to extend flower sessions without escalating intoxication.
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hybridTHC 20–25%
Gelato
Gelato is the strain that reshaped the dessert-hybrid category — a Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC cross from Cookie Fam that tastes as creamy as it sounds and lands in a balanced middle ground between its cookie and sherbet parents. The high is a true 50/50 hybrid: cerebral enough for conversation, physical enough for a long evening indoors. Phenotype-dependent; some pheno cuts lean sativa, others indica. The #33 pheno is the industry reference. Reliable daytime-into-evening strain for most consumers.
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sativaTHC 15–25%
Green Crack
Green Crack earned its name (and a polite rebrand to Green Cush in many NY menus) because it hits like a triple espresso. The strain is a Skunk #1 × Afghani cross that tilts hard toward its sativa parent, and the result is the canonical daytime energy strain: fast onset, sustained clarity, and almost no body heaviness. Aroma runs sweet-mango with a citrus brightness; the smoke is smooth, which makes dosing restraint the real discipline. Good for chores, mid-morning writing, and outdoor activity. Skip the late-afternoon sessions unless you want to be awake at 1 AM.
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sativaTHC 20–25%
Sour Diesel
A fast-acting, energizing sativa with a pungent diesel aroma. A classic New York strain — great for daytime use and creative work.
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sativaTHC 18–25%
Super Lemon Haze
Two-time Cannabis Cup winner that reads exactly like its name: a sharp lemon punch on the nose, a sweet citrus peel on the exhale, and a high that lifts fast. The Lemon Skunk parent gives it the zest; Super Silver Haze does the heavy lifting on cerebral energy. Super Lemon Haze is the strain to reach for when you need conversation and momentum — it’s social without being scatterbrained, energetic without edge. High THC ceilings mean novice consumers should taper; this isn’t a strain where more is better.
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sativaTHC 22–27%
Atomic Bomb
Atomic Bomb is Bomb Seeds' Lemon Diesel × Bomb #1 cross, a sativa-leaning hybrid that pushes citrus terpenes into hype-menu THC territory without losing the racy cerebral arc. Onset is fast and head-forward, the body holds light enough for daytime activity, and the peak settles into a focused euphoria that holds for ninety minutes or more before tapering cleanly. A common morning-into-afternoon pick for adults 21+ rotating diesel-citrus sativas. Aroma is sharp lemon over a diesel fuel backbone with an earthy citrus exhale, the kind of profile that tends to read above 3% terpenes on lab panels. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and pinene support. Stocked on NY, MA, and California shelves through 2026, often paired with NYC Diesel and Sour Diesel as a citrus-diesel flight. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying.
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indicaTHC 20–25%
Buddha's Hand
Buddha's Hand is Bodhi Seeds' Lemon Thai × Snow Lotus cross, and it's one of the brighter indicas on the modern shelf, named for the lemon-shaped citrus fruit it loosely resembles. The high lifts gently, holds a calm euphoric mid-arc for the first hour, and settles into a soft body relaxation without sedation. A reliable choice for adults 21+ when you want an indica with a bright lemon profile rather than the usual earthy-heavy build. Flavor is fresh lemon zest with a sweet citrus middle and a faint earthy finish. Limonene leads, with myrcene and caryophyllene support, which lines up with the balanced body feel some users describe. Common on California craft shelves and a regular appearance on small-batch indoor menus through 2026.
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cbdTHC 3–9%
Cannatonic
Cannatonic is the Resin Seeds cultivar that parented the high-CBD category — ACDC is a phenotype of this line. The standard expression runs 1:1 or 2:1 CBD-to-THC, which produces a gentle, clear-headed high with substantial therapeutic effect. Useful for chronic pain management, anxiety, and consumers who want a functional cannabis experience that doesn’t dominate the afternoon. A reasonable default for readers trying CBD-dominant flower for the first time.
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sativaTHC 18–23%
Casey Jones
Casey Jones is the Trainwreck × Sour Diesel × Thai cross named for the railroad engineer of folk-song fame, and the train metaphor lands: the high arrives with a quick cerebral push and runs at speed for about ninety minutes before easing off. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ on California shelves, and a reliable choice when you want a clear-headed sativa with a sweet edge instead of pure diesel. Flavor is earthy and citrus-forward with a sweet undertone and a faint diesel finish. Myrcene leads, with limonene and pinene support. Less common on hype-menu East Coast shelves and more of a legacy California craft pick, but a regular appearance on small-batch indoor menus that lean toward the older sativa catalog.
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sativaTHC 18–23%
Cinderella 99
Cinderella 99, often shorthanded as C99, is the Brothers Grimm cross of Jack Herer and Shiva Skunk that defined a generation of clear-headed sativas in the late 1990s. The high lifts almost immediately, runs at a focused energetic peak for about an hour, and decays cleanly. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ shopping the legacy sativa catalog, and a foundational parent for newer crosses including Cinex. Aroma is tropical fruit with a sweet citrus middle and a faint pine finish. Terpinolene-dominant with limonene support, which lines up with the bright cerebral feel some users describe. Less common on modern East Coast hype menus and more frequently found on California craft shelves and Pacific Northwest dispensaries focused on legacy genetics.
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sativaTHC 18–25%
Cinex
Cinex is the Northwest Cannabis Co. cross of Cinderella 99 and Vortex, and it concentrates two of the most reliable terpinolene-forward sativas into a clean, focused daytime experience. The high lifts fast, holds a sharp energetic peak, and stretches across a couple of hours without losing clarity. A common workday pick for adults 21+ on Pacific Northwest menus and increasingly visible on California and NY shelves. Flavor is sweet citrus with a tropical underbelly and a faint earthy finish. Terpinolene-dominant with limonene and myrcene support, which tracks with the bright energetic feel some users describe. Pairs with creative work, conversation, or any context where you want sativa lift without the heavy body settle that newer hybrids often bring.
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sativaTHC 14–19%
Colombian Gold
Colombian Gold is the Santa Marta landrace sativa that built the modern American sativa palette alongside Panama Red and Acapulco Gold. The high opens with a clean cerebral lift, holds a steady euphoric arc for two hours, and tapers without crashing. A foundational genetic in the Skunk #1 lineage and through that line in nearly every modern sativa-leaning hybrid on the shelf. Aroma is citrus-forward with a lemony skunk backbone and a faint earthy exhale, the original profile that Skunk-family breeders selected and amplified. Limonene leads with myrcene and pinene support. THC reads moderate by 2026 standards, but the cerebral clarity of the experience is what made Colombian Gold a benchmark. Rarely shows up unmixed on modern menus, but heritage seed libraries keep selected lines in circulation for adults 21+ exploring landrace genetics.
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cbdTHC 5–8%
Critical Mass CBD
Critical Mass CBD is the CBD Crew phenotype selection that pulls the original Critical Mass into roughly 1:1 THC to CBD territory, a balanced cultivar that has held a steady slot on European and North American CBD shelves through multiple market cycles. The experience is gentle and body-leaning, the head holds clear, the body settles into an unhurried relaxation, and the arc holds at moderate intensity for ninety minutes before tapering. A common evening pick for adults 21+ who want CBD-balanced relaxation. Aroma is earthy with a sweet citrus top note and an herbal exhale. Myrcene leads decisively with caryophyllene and limonene support. Stocked on CBD-specific shelves at NY, MA, and California dispensaries through 2026, typically positioned alongside ACDC and Harlequin as a heritage balanced-ratio benchmark. A reliable rotation entry for the CBD-leaning end of an indica-friendly menu.
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cbdTHC 4–8%
Dance World
Dance World is Resin Seeds' Dancehall × Juanita la Lagrimosa cross, and it sits in the balanced 1:2 THC:CBD range that gives a faint cognitive lift without the full intoxication of a THC-dominant strain. The experience runs clear-headed and calm, with a body warmth that holds for an hour or two. A common pick for adults 21+ who want a working-day sativa-leaning CBD strain rather than full non-intoxicating flower. Flavor is bright citrus with an earthy middle and a sweet herbal finish. Myrcene leads, with limonene and pinene support. Common on European seed bank lineups and increasingly available on California and NY shelves through 2026. Pairs with creative work, daytime social settings, or any context where you want a soft cognitive edge without the THC ceiling.
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cbdTHC 7–11%
Dancehall CBD
Dancehall CBD is the Reggae Seeds Kalijah × Juanita la Lagrimosa cross, a sativa-leaning balanced cultivar that pulls the experience toward bright clarity rather than the heavier indica end of the CBD shelf. The arc is uplifting and calm, the head holds clear, the body stays light, and the experience tapers cleanly without sedation. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ shopping for a sativa-leaning balanced option. Aroma is citrus and tropical fruit with an earthy sweet backbone and a herbal exhale, a profile distinctive enough that some users describe it as the most flavorful CBD-balanced cultivar on the modern menu. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and myrcene support. Stocked sporadically on NY, MA, and California CBD-specific shelves through 2026, often as the sativa counterpart to Critical Mass CBD on the same flight.
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sativaTHC 22–28%
East Coast Sour Diesel
East Coast Sour Diesel, often shorthanded ECSD, is the East Coast cut of Sour Diesel that diverged from the West Coast lineage and became the canonical NY diesel cultivar through the 2000s and 2010s. The high is sharp and cerebral, the head rise arrives fast, and the arc holds an energetic creative buzz for two hours or more before tapering. A common pick among adults 21+ shopping the diesel shelf at NY adult-use dispensaries. Aroma is the namesake sour diesel: aggressive fuel, sharp citrus, an earthy exhale that lingers on the palate. Limonene leads decisively with caryophyllene and myrcene support. ECSD became a heritage benchmark for what East Coast sativa is supposed to taste like, and it remains a frequent comparison when shoppers evaluate newer diesel-citrus crosses on premium shelves. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying.
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indicaTHC 22–28%
Fire OG
Fire OG is the OGRaskal selection from the OG Kush family that became known as one of the most potent indica-leaning OGs on the catalog. THC regularly tests in the mid-twenties, and the high opens with a quick cerebral spike before pulling deep into the body within fifteen minutes. A late-evening strain, the kind of pick that lands you on the couch within the first half hour. Flavor is heavy on lemon and diesel with a pine backbone and an earthy finish, classic OG signatures with the fuel turned up. Myrcene leads, with caryophyllene support. Some users describe it as the strain that resets a long week. Common on California shop shelves and a frequent recommendation for adults 21+ who lean fully indica. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying in New York.
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sativaTHC 19–25%
Galactic Jack
Galactic Jack is TGA / Subcool's Jack Herer × Space Queen cross, and it pushes the Jack Herer cerebral profile into something even brighter and more tropical. The high opens fast, holds an energetic peak with a euphoric edge for the first hour, and stretches across a focused mid-arc that holds up for daytime productivity. A reliable pick for adults 21+ shopping the modern sativa shelf. Flavor is sharp citrus with a tropical sweetness and a faint pine finish. Terpinolene-forward with limonene and pinene support. Common on California craft menus and a regular appearance on hash-focused lineups thanks to the high terpene retention. Pairs with creative work, outdoor afternoons, or social settings where energy matters more than depth.
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hybridTHC 22–29%
Gelonade
Gelonade is Connected's Lemon Tree × Gelato 41 cross, and it's one of the brightest sativa-leaning hybrids in the modern Gelato family. The high opens with a clean cerebral push, holds focused for the first hour, and settles into a balanced mid-arc without crashing. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ on California connoisseur menus and a sought-after drop when Connected releases hit New York shelves. Flavor is fresh lemon zest with a creamy Gelato backbone and a sweet finish on the exhale. Limonene-dominant with caryophyllene support, which tracks with the bright energetic feel some users describe. Premium pricing whenever Connected drops in NY, and a reliable benchmark on the citrus end of the modern hybrid catalog. Pairs with creative work or a long walk.
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hybridTHC 19–26%
Ghost OG
Ghost OG is the OG Kush phenotype Rare Dankness selected and stabilized in the late 2000s, and it's one of the cleanest expressions of the classic OG profile still on shelves. The high lifts gently, holds a euphoric mid-arc for about an hour, and pulls toward a heavier body relaxation in the second hour. A reliable evening pick for adults 21+ who want OG bones without modern hype-menu THC ceilings. Aroma is pine, lemon zest, and the unmistakable OG sourness with an earthy finish. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and myrcene support. Common on California connoisseur menus and a rotating fixture on premium NY shelves, particularly from craft cultivators specializing in classic genetics rather than the latest cross.
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sativaTHC 22–28%
Ghost Train Haze
Ghost Train Haze ranked among High Times’ strongest strains for years and still delivers on potency — modern NY cuts commonly land in the mid-20s for THC, with a racy high that’s genuinely euphoric but not for beginners. Citrus-sour on the nose, floral on the palate, with a terpinolene-forward profile that tracks with the energy the strain delivers. Best for experienced consumers looking for cerebral stamina without the body heft. Start with a single pull; the ceiling sneaks up.
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sativaTHC 24–30%
Ghost Train Haze 2
Ghost Train Haze 2 is the Rare Dankness phenotype selection that pushed Ghost Train Haze's cerebral profile even further into pure-sativa territory, and the cultivar holds High Times Strongest Sativa honors in the broader GTH lineage. Onset is fast and intensely cerebral, the head rise can arrive in a single inhale, and the arc holds a creative racy buzz for two hours or more. A common pick for experienced adults 21+ who want maximum sativa energy. Aroma is sharp citrus with a floral haze backbone and an earthy pine exhale, a profile that some users describe as the strongest pure-sativa terpene panel they've encountered. Terpinolene leads with limonene and pinene support. New consumers should approach with caution, as the THC ceiling sits at the top of the modern hype menu. Stocked on California and select NY shelves through 2026.
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cbdTHC 1–2%
Harle-Tsu
Harle-Tsu is the Southern Humboldt Seed Collective Harlequin × Sour Tsunami cross, a CBD-dominant cultivar that often runs 20:1 CBD to THC and reads CBD numbers in the high teens to low twenties on lab panels. The experience is essentially non-intoxicating, the head holds entirely clear, the body settles into a soft calm, and the arc lacks any euphoria spike. A reliable daytime pick for adults 21+ exploring high-CBD therapeutics without psychoactivity. Aroma is earthy and herbal with a faint citrus top note and a sweet exhale, the kind of profile that reads more like a hemp varietal than a modern hybrid. Myrcene and caryophyllene lead the panel. Stocked on CBD-specific shelves at NY, MA, and California dispensaries through 2026, typically positioned alongside Charlotte's Web and ACDC as a heritage high-CBD benchmark. A common rotation entry for the CBD-forward end of the menu.
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sativaTHC 19–23%
Hawaiian Snow
Hawaiian Snow is a Green House Seed Co. flagship and a multi-Cannabis Cup winner that crosses Pure Haze, Hawaiian, and Neville's Haze. The result is one of the purest expressions of the Haze line still in commercial circulation: long-arc, terpinolene-forward, and built for sustained daytime energy. Most consumers describe it as a strain that takes 15 minutes to settle and then holds for three hours. Flavor combines tropical fruit from the Hawaiian parent with classic Haze citrus-and-pine. Terpinolene leads the terpene panel, which tracks with the energetic, talkative arc most users report. A morning or early-afternoon pick, not an evening one. Common on California connoisseur menus and increasingly available on NY shelves through licensed shops, and a friendly pick for adults 21+ who lean fully sativa.
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hybridTHC 20–27%
Headband
Headband earned its name from the cranial pressure most consumers describe as a band tightening across the temples within ten minutes. The OG Kush, Sour Diesel, and Master Kush parentage produces a hybrid that hits the eyes first, pulls the body down second, and lands in a creative-relaxed groove that holds for a couple of hours. A West Coast standard since the early 2000s, still common on NY and MA menus. Flavor is fuel-forward: diesel on the inhale, lemon-pine on the exhale, with an earthy finish. Caryophyllene anchors the terpenes, with myrcene support. Pairs with low-stakes creative work, slow conversations, and adults 21+ who want a hybrid with character. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying.
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sativaTHC 22–26%
Hudson Haze
A locally-bred sativa cross from a Catskills cultivator. The Sour D parent dominates the nose — sharp diesel with a citrus brightness — while the Northern Lights side keeps the body grounded and the comedown gentle. Sets in within 10 minutes; useful for morning hikes, a long writing session, or social events where you don't want to lose the thread.
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sativaTHC 16–22%
Island Sweet Skunk
Island Sweet Skunk, often shorthanded as ISS, is the Federation Seed Co. Sweet Skunk phenotype that came out of British Columbia in the late 1990s and has stayed a Pacific Northwest favorite ever since. The high lifts cleanly, holds an upbeat mid-arc for about an hour, and decays without a crash. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ when you want something brighter than the modern skunk-leaning hybrid. Flavor is sweet tropical fruit with the unmistakable skunk underbelly and a faint grapefruit finish. Myrcene leads, limonene fills in. Reliable on California and Oregon shelves, less common but increasingly available on NY menus through 2026. Pairs with daytime social settings, hikes, or any context where energy matters more than depth.
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sativaTHC 18–24%
J1
J1 is the Underdog OG Genetics cross of Jack Herer and Skunk #1 that picked up Cannabis Cup wins through the mid-2010s and has stayed a workday favorite on California menus. The high opens with a quick cerebral push and holds a focused energetic mid-arc for about ninety minutes before easing off. A reliable pick for adults 21+ shopping the older sativa catalog. Flavor is sweet citrus with a pine top note and an earthy finish. Terpinolene leads, with pinene and caryophyllene support. Common on California craft menus and a regular drop on West Coast cup competition lineups, less visible on East Coast shelves but increasingly imported by NY craft brands. Pairs with creative work or daytime social settings.
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hybridTHC 24–29%
Khalifa Kush
Khalifa Kush, often shorthanded as KK, is the OG Kush phenotype Wiz Khalifa selected and stamped his name on around 2010. The high opens with a quick mental lift, the kind of head-forward push that hits the eyes first, then settles into a steady relaxed groove without flattening you. A common pick for late afternoons or studio sessions where you want the OG bones without the full body crash. Aroma is sharp pine and lemon zest with the unmistakable OG sourness underneath. Limonene leads, caryophyllene and myrcene fill in, which lines up with the bright-but-grounded feel some users describe. Premium NY and California shelves carry KK at top tier pricing for adults 21+, and the cultivar has become a benchmark when shoppers compare modern OG-family flower.
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indicaTHC 18–25%
LA Confidential
LA Confidential is DNA Genetics’ flagship Afghani cross and a multi-Cup winner. The nose is piney-skunk with a sharp Afghani backbone; the high is classically indica but cleaner on the comedown than many heavy cultivars. Good for consumers who want a genuine heavy-body effect without the next-morning fog that some indicas leave. The terpene profile is myrcene-first, which tracks with the couch-lock, but pinene keeps the head unexpectedly clear through the first half-hour.
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hybridTHC 20–26%
Larry OG
Larry OG, sometimes shelf-tagged Lemon Larry, is the Cali Connection-stamped OG Kush × SFV OG selection that became a benchmark for the lemon-side of the OG family. Onset is moderate, the head settles before the body, and the arc holds a relaxed euphoria for two hours before tipping toward sleep. A reliable evening pick for adults 21+ shopping the OG-leaning end of a modern menu. Aroma is lemon zest over an earthy pine backbone with the unmistakable OG diesel funk underneath. Myrcene leads with caryophyllene and limonene support, lining up with the heavier body arc some users describe. Stocked on California shelves consistently through the 2010s and 2020s, with NY menus carrying Larry OG sporadically as East Coast cultivators source genuine Cali Connection stock. A common heritage benchmark on the OG family tree.
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hybridTHC 23–30%
Lemon Cherry Gelato
Lemon Cherry Gelato is the Backpack Boyz strain that drove the cherry-flavor wave on East Coast menus through 2023 and 2024. The Sunset Sherbet and GSC backbone gives it the dessert structure, and a lemon pheno selection sharpens the top note into something brighter and more balanced than its Gelato cousins. The high is uplifting on the front end and slowly relaxing as it stretches over 90 minutes. Flavor reads exactly like the name: cherry candy on the inhale, lemon zest on the exhale, with a creamy finish from the Sherbet side. Caryophyllene-forward terpenes pair with a noticeable limonene streak. A reliable pick for late-afternoon use, social settings, or low-key creative work. Frequently stocked at premium NY dispensaries for adults 21+.
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sativaTHC 18–24%
Lemon Jack
Lemon Jack is Reserva Privada's Lemon Kush × Jack Herer cross, and it sits squarely in the bright daytime corner of the sativa shelf. The high opens with a clean cerebral push, holds a focused energetic peak for about ninety minutes, and eases off without crashing. A common workday pick for adults 21+ shopping for lemon-forward flower without the body heaviness modern Lemon hybrids tend to bring. Aroma is fresh lemon zest with a sweet citrus middle and a pine finish. Limonene-dominant with terpinolene and pinene support, which tracks with the bright energetic feel some users describe. Common on California and NY menus, and a reliable pick when shoppers want a Jack Herer derivative with a sharper citrus profile than the original.
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sativaTHC 17–22%
Lemon Skunk
Lemon Skunk from DNA Genetics is the Skunk #1 selection that became one of the most influential parent plants of the modern lemon-strain catalog, including Super Lemon Haze and Lemon Tree. The high is bright, clear-headed, and energizing without an edge, a friendly daytime sativa for most consumers. Onset is moderate and the arc holds steady for two to three hours. Flavor is sharp lemon peel on the front, a classic skunk funk underneath, and a sweet citrus finish. Limonene leads, with myrcene and caryophyllene support. Smoke is smooth and the lemon note carries through clean. A reliable pick on California connoisseur shelves and a frequent staple on NY and MA menus through 2026. A friendly entry point for adults 21+ exploring lemon-forward genetics.
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hybridTHC 22–28%
Lemon Slushee
Lemon Slushee is In-House Genetics' Layer Cake × Lemonade cross, a sharper citrus alternative to Lemonchello on the modern Cookies-adjacent shelf. Onset is fast and head-forward, the body holds light enough for daytime use, and the arc settles into a focused euphoria for ninety minutes before tapering cleanly. A common morning-into-afternoon pick among adults 21+ rotating through citrus hybrids. Aroma is icy lemon candy with a faint creamy cake backbone and a bright citrus exhale. Limonene leads decisively, with caryophyllene and a touch of terpinolene filling in. Premium NY and California menus carry Lemon Slushee in seasonal drops, often paired with In-House's Layer Cake on flight cards. Some users describe it as the cleanest pure-citrus hybrid on a Cookies-family menu, distinct from the dessert-leaning lemon crosses.
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sativaTHC 21–28%
Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree is the Greenwolf LA cross of Lemon Skunk and Sour Diesel that became one of the defining lemon strains of the late 2010s and stayed on premium menus through 2026. The high is sativa-leaning but balanced, with a sharp mood lift on the front end and a relaxed clarity that holds for a couple of hours. A reliable midday pick that doesn't tip into the racing energy some pure sativas carry. Flavor is exactly what the name promises: fresh-cut lemon peel, a sour-diesel sharpness on the back, and a sweet citrus finish. Limonene-dominant terpenes pair with caryophyllene support. Some users describe it as the strain that pulls a slow morning into focus. Common on California, NY, and MA dispensary menus, and a frequent flagship in citrus-heavy lineups.
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hybridTHC 22–28%
Lemonchello
Lemonchello is the Cookies/Lemonnade headliner that married The Original Lemonnade with Cherry Pie, and the result has held a top slot in citrus-forward menus since the late 2010s. Onset is bright and fast, the kind of head rise that turns a slow morning into a productive one, and the body holds light enough to keep you moving. A common pick for daytime errands or creative work among adults 21+ rotating through citrus hybrids. Aroma is sharp candied lemon over a faint cherry pastry note, with a sweet earthy backbone on the exhale. Limonene leads decisively, with caryophyllene and myrcene filling in. Premium NY and California shelves carry Lemonchello reliably, often priced alongside Lemon Cherry Gelato. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying. Some users describe it as the cleanest lemon profile on the modern Cookies menu.
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hybridTHC 20–28%
MAC 1
MAC 1 — short for Miracle Alien Cookies phenotype 1 — is a Capulator-bred hybrid that reads more sativa than its genetics suggest. The flavor is citrus-diesel with a floral undercurrent; the high is genuinely balanced, leaning energetic. A strain that’s earned hype for good reason. Clean, clear-headed, and well-suited to daytime use despite the high-THC numbers. One of the best-rated hybrids on NY menus for consumers who want strength without sedation.
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hybridTHC 24–30%
MAC 10
MAC 10 is Capulator's heavier-hitting follow-up to the original MAC 1, crossed back to Kush Mints to drive THC ceilings into the high twenties without losing the bright cerebral feel that made the line famous. Onset is fast and head-forward, settles into a focused euphoria, and holds for ninety minutes or so without tipping into body sedation. A common daytime-into-evening pick among adults 21+ rotating through the MAC family. Aroma is sour citrus with a creamy diesel backbone and a faint earthy mint exhale. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and pinene support, which lines up with the alert, conversational feel some users describe. NY and California menus carry MAC 10 at premium pricing, often as the stablemate to MAC 1 on the same Capulator drop. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying.
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sativaTHC 16–22%
Malawi Gold
Malawi Gold is the Southeast African landrace sativa long considered one of the purest African sativas in international circulation, traditionally pressed into cobs and cured underground in its native terroir. The high is fast, racy, and intensely cerebral, the kind of arc that some users describe as the closest pure-sativa experience to the original African landrace tradition. Holds for two hours or more without body sedation. Aroma is dry earth and tropical spice with a citrus top note and an herbal exhale, the unmistakable East African profile. Pinene and terpinolene lead, with limonene support. THC reads stronger than most landraces but the experience leans clarity and energy rather than weight. Rarely shows up unmixed on modern menus, though specialty seed banks and a handful of cup-circuit cultivators carry selected lines for adults 21+ exploring African landrace genetics.
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indicaTHC 17–24%
Master Kush
Master Kush was one of the first Hindu Kush crosses to win multiple Cannabis Cups in the ‘90s, and it’s still a reference indica. The Skunk parent gives it a citrus top note that sits above the earthy-pine Hindu Kush base; the high is balanced for an indica — relaxing without flattening. Works well in the evening without being a couch-lock strain. A reasonable choice for consumers who want an indica that still allows conversation through the first hour.
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sativaTHC 17–23%
Maui Sunrise
Maui Sunrise is a Hawaiian-leaning sativa selection in the Maui Wowie family, and the lineage pulls the bright tropical profile into something even more daytime-friendly. The high opens with a clean cerebral lift, holds a happy energetic mid-arc, and decays without a crash. A reliable pick for adults 21+ shopping for a beach-vibe sativa that doesn't drift into haze territory. Flavor is ripe tropical fruit with a sweet citrus middle and a faint pine finish. Limonene-dominant with myrcene and pinene support, which lines up with the bright mood lift some users describe. Common on California craft shelves with periodic appearances on NY menus, and a frequent pick for outdoor afternoons, social settings, or any context where the day is supposed to feel a little lighter.
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sativaTHC 17–23%
Maui Wowie
Maui Wowie is a piece of 1960s cannabis history — one of the first Hawaiian landraces to make its way east and still one of the most approachable tropical sativas in the catalog. Lower THC than modern hype strains, but the high is classic: giggly, social, and sustained. Flavor leans tropical-fruit with a sweet undertone that stays in the room after exhale. A reliable choice for beach-day energy, group settings, and anyone who finds current 28%-THC flower too heavy. Pairs with daylight and a short walk.
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hybridTHC 19–27%
Mimosa
Mimosa is named for what it tastes like: citrus orange with a berry undertone from the Purple Punch parent. The high leans sativa despite the indica parentage — a Clementine phenotype that tilted the expression. A popular morning hybrid on NY menus. The onset is bright, the peak is social, and the comedown is gentle. Good for creative work, outdoor activity, and brunch itself — which is presumably where the name was going.
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sativaTHC 20–26%
NYC Diesel
NYC Diesel is Soma Seeds' classic East Coast sativa that cemented the original Diesel family's reputation on New York streets long before the modern legal market arrived. The high is fast and racy, the head rise arrives within minutes, and the cerebral arc holds for two hours or more without tipping into body sedation. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ rotating heritage diesel cultivars. Aroma is sharp diesel with a grapefruit and citrus top note, the unmistakable East Coast Diesel profile that became the East Coast Sour Diesel benchmark. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and myrcene support. Stocked across NY, MA, and California dispensaries through 2026, often surfaced as a heritage cultivar alongside Sour Diesel and Chemdawg. A foundational sativa for shoppers learning the Diesel family palette in NY's adult-use market.
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sativaTHC 18–24%
Neville's Haze
Neville's Haze is Mr. Nice's tribute cultivar named for the late Neville Schoenmakers, the breeder who built the original Haze foundation that the entire sativa family rests on. The high is famously cerebral, fast-onset, and stretches over a long energetic peak that some users describe as one of the purest sativa experiences still on shelves. Not a beginner strain; the headspace runs hot. Flavor is sharp pine and citrus with an earthy spice underneath. Terpinolene leads, pinene fills in. Limited East Coast availability; the cultivar is more common on California connoisseur menus and through European seed bank programs. Adults 21+ rotating through legacy Haze genetics often hold Neville's Haze as the reference point against which newer sativas get measured.
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cbdTHC 4–8%
Pineapple Tsu
Pineapple Tsu is the CBD-forward cross of Pineapple with Sour Tsunami, a balanced-ratio cultivar that runs roughly 1:2 THC to CBD on most lab panels. The experience is calm and lightly elevated, the head holds clear, the body settles into a soft relaxation, and the arc lacks the racing intensity of a high-THC cultivar. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ who want a meaningful CBD ratio without giving up all the THC experience. Aroma is bright pineapple with a citrus top note and a sweet tropical exhale, a profile that masks the heritage Tsunami terpenes nicely. Myrcene leads with caryophyllene and limonene support. Stocked on CBD-specific shelves at NY, MA, and California dispensaries through 2026, often as the most fruit-forward balanced cultivar on a CBD menu. A reliable benchmark when shoppers compare balanced-ratio crosses.
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sativaTHC 18–24%
Silver Haze
Silver Haze is the Sensi Seeds classic that pulls Skunk #1, Northern Lights, and Haze into one of the cleanest sativa expressions on the historical European catalog. The high opens with a quick cerebral push, holds an energetic peak for ninety minutes, and decays into a focused mid-arc without crashing. A reliable choice for adults 21+ when modern hybrids feel too body-heavy and you want the older Haze framework. Aroma is earthy and herbal with a sharp citrus top note and a peppery finish. Terpinolene-forward with caryophyllene and pinene support, which lines up with the bright energetic feel some users describe. Less common on East Coast menus than legacy West Coast and European shelves, but a regular drop for craft cultivators specializing in Haze-family revival.
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sativaTHC 22–28%
Sour Patch Kiss
Sour Patch Kiss is the Backpackboyz Sour Diesel × Kimbo Kush cross, a sativa-leaning hybrid that lands closer to candy than to fuel despite the diesel parent. The high is fast and bright, the head rise arrives within minutes, and the cerebral arc holds for ninety minutes before tapering into a soft body relaxation. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ shopping for a sour-candy sativa profile. Aroma is exactly what the name promises: sour candy on the inhale, a citrus diesel backbone, a sweet sugar-glaze exhale. Limonene leads with caryophyllene and myrcene support. Stocked on California cup menus and select NY hype shelves through 2026, typically in limited Backpackboyz drops alongside Truffle Butter and Z3. Some users describe it as the most candy-forward sour-diesel cross on the modern shelf, distinct from the heritage diesels.
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sativaTHC 19–26%
Sour Tangie
Sour Tangie is the DNA Genetics cross of East Coast Sour Diesel and Tangie, and it's one of the cleanest orange-citrus sativas on the modern catalog. The high is a fast-onset cerebral lift that keeps the head clear and the body light, with a gentle relaxation that arrives only late in the session. A daytime strain that holds up under work, errands, and social settings. Flavor is the strongest selling point: fresh orange peel on the inhale, a sharp diesel sourness on the exhale, and a sweet citrus finish that sticks. Limonene leads the terpene panel, paired with myrcene and caryophyllene. Some users describe it as the strain that turns a flat morning into a productive one. Common on NY, MA, and California shop shelves.
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hybridTHC 18–24%
Sunset Sherbet
Sunset Sherbet is the Cookies descendant that became more influential than the parent — the Gelato line starts here, along with a dozen modern dessert hybrids. The flavor is creamy-berry with a citrus top note, and the high is genuinely balanced. Approachable for most consumers, useful across the day, and widely available on NY menus. A reasonable default pick for anyone new to hybrids who wants something that won’t put them on the couch or on edge.
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cbdTHC 4–8%
Sweet & Sour CBD
Sweet & Sour CBD is the CBD Crew phenotype selection that pulls the Sweet & Sour Widow lineage into roughly 1:1 THC to CBD territory, a balanced cultivar that holds a small but devoted slot on heritage CBD menus. The experience is calm and lightly elevated, the head holds clear, the body settles into a soft relaxation, and the arc holds for ninety minutes before tapering cleanly without sedation. A common daytime pick for adults 21+ shopping for balanced-ratio cultivars. Aroma is exactly what the name promises: sweet candy on the inhale, a sour citrus backbone, an earthy exhale. Myrcene and limonene lead the panel with caryophyllene support. Stocked sporadically on NY, MA, and California CBD-specific shelves through 2026, often positioned alongside Critical Mass CBD and Dancehall CBD as a heritage balanced-ratio benchmark. A clear evening counterpart to higher-THC dessert hybrids on the same menu.
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indicaTHC 20–26%
Tahoe OG
Tahoe OG is the Cali Connection cross of OG Kush and SFV OG that became one of the gold-standard nighttime indicas in California through the 2010s and stayed on menus through 2026. The high is heavy and fast, with a body weight that arrives within ten minutes and a mental quiet that follows by minute twenty. An evening or pre-bed strain, not a daytime one. Flavor is classic OG: earthy diesel on the inhale, lemon and pine on the exhale, with a long, smooth finish. Myrcene leads the terpenes, with caryophyllene and limonene support. Some users describe it as the strain that pulls the day off the body. Common on California shelves and a frequent recommendation on NY and MA menus for adults 21+ shopping for full-strength indica.
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sativaTHC 19–25%
Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream from Barney's Farm is a 2010 Cannabis Cup winner that combines G13, Afghani, and Neville's A5 Haze into a sativa-dominant hybrid with a strong orange-citrus signature. The high is mood-elevating, clear-headed, and gently energizing, with a body relaxation that stays mild through the first two hours. A friendly pick for daytime social use or creative work that needs a steady hand. Flavor reads tangerine candy on the front, a tropical undertone in the middle, and a sweet finish. Limonene leads, with myrcene and pinene support. Smoke is smooth and the citrus note carries through clean. Some consumers describe it as the strain that makes a slow afternoon feel slightly lifted. Common on NY, California, and MA menus through 2025 and 2026.
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indicaTHC 18–24%
Tangerine Kush
Tangerine Kush is the heritage OG Kush × Tangerine phenotype selection that brings a sharp citrus nose to the heavier kush body experience, a profile that's relatively rare in the indica-leaning end of the menu. Onset is moderate and body-leaning, the head settles into a relaxed euphoria within fifteen minutes, and the arc holds a calm groove for two hours before tipping toward sleep. A clear evening pick for adults 21+ who want kush body weight with a citrus nose. Aroma is bright tangerine on the inhale, an earthy kush backbone, a sweet citrus exhale. Limonene leads with myrcene and caryophyllene support, an unusual profile for the indica side of the menu. Stocked sporadically on California heritage menus and occasional NY craft drops through 2026. A common benchmark for shoppers tracking citrus terpenes through the indica family tree.
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sativaTHC 19–26%
Tangie
Tangie is DNA Genetics' California Orange × Skunk cross, the cultivar that pushed citrus terpenes to the front of the menu through the early 2010s and seeded a long list of orange-forward descendants including Sour Tangie and Tangerine Dream. The high lifts fast, holds a clean energetic peak for the first hour, and settles into a focused mid-arc without flattening you. A reliable daytime pick on most California and NY shelves. Aroma is fresh orange zest with a sweet candy underbelly and a faint skunk finish. Limonene-dominant with myrcene and caryophyllene support. A common parent in the modern citrus catalog and one of the cultivars most often used to teach the orange terpene profile to new shoppers. Adults 21+ shopping for a clear-headed sativa often start here.
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sativaTHC 14–22%
Thai
Thai is the Southeast Asian landrace sativa that anchored the original Thai Stick exports of the 1970s and seeded the genetic backbone of countless modern haze crosses. The high is racy and energetic, the head rise arrives fast, and the arc holds a creative buzz for two hours or more without dipping into body sedation. Rarely shows up unmixed in modern menus, but it remains a cornerstone parent in the haze family. Aroma is bright citrus with a tropical and faintly spicy backbone, a profile some users describe as the cleanest version of pure sativa they've ever sampled. Limonene, pinene, and terpinolene lead the panel. THC reads moderate by hybrid standards, but the speed of onset and the cerebral length of the high are what made Thai legendary. A historical benchmark for adults 21+ tracing the roots of modern sativa-leaning genetics.
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hybridTHC 18–25%
Trainwreck
Trainwreck is a 1970s Humboldt County cross that parented a long line of modern strains, including Pineapple Express. The Mexican × Afghani × Thai combo reads sharp-pine on the nose with a lemon-spice finish. The high hits fast — hence the name — and runs cerebral for the first hour. Best for experienced consumers; the onset is genuinely abrupt and can catch newcomers off guard. Otherwise, a reliable sativa-leaning hybrid with real editorial pedigree.
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indicaTHC 20–26%
Triangle Kush
Triangle Kush is the Florida-origin OG Kush phenotype named for the three cannabis hubs of the early 2000s scene, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami. The strain became one of the most-bred parent plants in modern cannabis, showing up in the lineage of Gushers, OG18, and dozens of other 2020s hybrids. The high is balanced indica-leaning with a clear-headed creative element that holds across the first hour before settling into the body. Flavor is classic OG: earthy diesel, lemon top notes, pine on the back. Caryophyllene leads, with myrcene and limonene support. Some users describe it as the strain that proves OG Kush genetics still hold their own against dessert-heavy modern crosses. Common on California and NY menus, and a frequent breeder pick for adults 21+ shopping for OG-family flower.
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sativaTHC 13–19%
Trinidadian
Trinidadian is the Caribbean landrace sativa from Trinidad, a regional cousin to Jamaican Lambs Bread that shares the bright cerebral profile but carries its own tropical-fruit nose. The high is uplifting and clear-headed, holds a creative buzz for ninety minutes or more, and the body stays light through the arc. Rarely shows up unmixed in modern menus, almost entirely circulated through heritage seed libraries rather than commercial supply. Aroma is tropical fruit with a citrus top note and an earthy herbal exhale, a profile some users describe as the sweetest of the Caribbean landraces. Limonene and pinene lead. THC reads at moderate hybrid levels, but the experience leans creative and energetic rather than sedating. A historical benchmark for adults 21+ exploring the breadth of Caribbean landrace genetics, and occasionally surfaced in cup-circuit drops through 2026.
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hybridTHC 20–28%
Tropicana Cookies
Tropicana Cookies is what happens when GSC crosses with Tangie — a sativa-leaning hybrid with a citrus flavor so clean it reads as orange juice on first taste. The cookies backbone shows up on the exhale. Runs cerebral and energetic for most of its duration, which makes it a daytime hybrid for consumers who want real citrus flavor with enough potency to matter. Creative work, morning exercise, and slow outdoor weekends are the natural use cases.
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hybridTHC 20–27%
Tropicana Punch
Tropicana Punch crosses Tropicana Cookies and Purple Punch, and the hybrid splits the difference cleanly: bright citrus lift on the front from the Tropicana side, soft berry body settle on the back from the Punch. Onset is fast, the head clears first, and the body relaxation arrives without sedation. A friendly afternoon pick for adults 21+ when you want a citrus-forward hybrid that doesn't tip into pure sativa. Flavor is fresh orange peel, tangerine, and a sweet berry finish. Limonene leads, caryophyllene fills in. Common on NY and California shelves, and a regular appearance on premium pre-roll programs that lean toward the citrus end of the spectrum. Pairs with social settings, daytime walks, or low-key creative work.
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indicaTHC 22–28%
WiFi OG (White Fire OG)
WiFi OG, sometimes labeled White Fire OG, is the OGRaskal cross of Fire OG and The White. The result is one of the more balanced indica-leaning OGs on the catalog, with a strong frosty appearance from The White parent and a powerful diesel signature from Fire OG. The high opens with a quick cerebral lift before settling into a relaxed body feel that stays functional for the first hour. Flavor is classic OG fuel and pine with a lemon top note from the Fire OG side. Caryophyllene leads, with myrcene and limonene support. Some users describe it as the strain that adapts: clear early, calm by the third hour. A frequent premium-shelf pick on California and NY menus, and a reliable choice for adults 21+ shopping for a high-THC indica that doesn't go fully sedative.
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sativaTHC 17–22%
XJ-13
XJ-13 is the Jack Herer × G13 Haze cross that became a connoisseur staple in California through the 2010s and stayed on premium menus through 2026. The high is sativa-dominant, focused, and clean, with a gentle uplift that doesn't push into anxiety even at higher doses. One of the few high-terpinolene strains that consistently delivers a thinking-person's lift rather than a racing one. Flavor leans citrus and pine with a sweet earthy backbone. Terpinolene leads the terpene panel, with pinene and limonene support. A reliable pick for daytime focus work, slow walks, and creative sessions. Some users describe it as the strain to choose when the day demands a steady hand. Common on California shop shelves and a frequent recommendation for adults 21+ who lean fully sativa.
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indicaTHC 19–25%
Yoda OG
Yoda OG is the indica-leaning OG Kush phenotype that surfaced on California shelves in the early 2010s and has stayed a reliable evening pick ever since. The high lifts gently, settles into a heavy body feel inside thirty minutes, and pulls toward sedation by the second hour. A common late-evening choice when you want OG-family flower with a deeper indica push than what Tahoe OG or Fire OG bring. Flavor is the classic OG profile: pine, earth, lemon, and a sweet finish. Myrcene leads, with limonene and caryophyllene support. Reliable on California craft menus and a regular appearance on NY indica shelves through 2026. Pairs with the last hour of the night, a quiet kitchen, or any context where adults 21+ want the OG flavor without the body holding up.
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