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Highland Ethiopian

Highland Ethiopian is the East African landrace sativa from the upland regions of the Ethiopian Highlands, an extremely uncommon lineage that sits in the same African landrace family tree as Malawi and Durban without sharing their wider commercial history. Rarely shows up at all on modern menus.

Aroma is dry earth with a floral and herbal spice backbone, the kind of terroir-forward profile that lab terpene panels often read as moderate but distinctive. Pinene and myrcene lead. THC reads at the lower end of modern catalogs, which is part of why some users describe it as a session-length sativa rather than a one-hit cultivar. A heritage curiosity for adults 21+ exploring the deepest end of African landrace genetics.

Tasting notes
earthy, spicy, herbal, floral
Terpenes
pinene, myrcene, caryophyllene
LineageEthiopian highland landrace
BreederLandrace (Ethiopia)
On the labelTHC 12–18% · CBD 0–1%
Stocked atAsk a shop

We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.

Frequently asked

Is Highland Ethiopian a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

Highland Ethiopian is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Ethiopian highland landrace.

What does Highland Ethiopian taste like?

Highland Ethiopian's flavor profile is characterized by earthy, spicy, herbal, and floral notes.

What THC range does Highland Ethiopian test at?

Highland Ethiopian typically tests at 12–18% 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 Highland Ethiopian and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.

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