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Strain Library · Sativa · Colombian landrace (Santa Marta)
Colombian Gold
Colombian Gold is the Santa Marta landrace sativa that built the modern American sativa palette alongside Panama Red and Acapulco Gold. 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. Rarely shows up unmixed on modern menus, but heritage seed libraries keep selected lines in circulation for adults 21+ exploring landrace genetics.
- Tasting notes
- citrus, earthy, lemon, skunk
- Terpenes
- limonene, myrcene, pinene
We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.
Frequently asked
Is Colombian Gold a sativa, indica, or hybrid?
Colombian Gold is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Colombian landrace (Santa Marta).
What does Colombian Gold taste like?
Colombian Gold's flavor profile is characterized by citrus, earthy, lemon, and skunk notes.
What THC range does Colombian Gold test at?
Colombian Gold typically tests at 14–19% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.
Where to ask
Licensed New York dispensaries
Licensed shops to call or visit about Colombian Gold and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.
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