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Strain Library · Sativa · Landrace African sativa (South African pure)
Durban Poison
Durban Poison is a pure-sativa landrace from South Africa's eastern coast and one of the few original cultivars that still shows up in modern NY dispensary menus unmixed.
The aroma is unmistakably Durban: sweet anise and pine cut with an earthy funk that carries through to the taste.
- Tasting notes
- sweet, pine, anise, earthy
- Terpenes
- terpinolene, myrcene, ocimene
We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.
Frequently asked
Is Durban Poison a sativa, indica, or hybrid?
Durban Poison is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Landrace African sativa (South African pure).
What does Durban Poison taste like?
Durban Poison's flavor profile is characterized by sweet, pine, anise, and earthy notes.
What THC range does Durban Poison test at?
Durban Poison typically tests at 18–26% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.
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Where to ask
Licensed New York dispensaries
Licensed shops to call or visit about Durban Poison and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.
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