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Strain Library · Hybrid · Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica

White Widow

White Widow is a 1990s hybrid that still shows up on Amsterdam menus and increasingly on NY shelves. The Brazilian sativa × Indian indica cross produces a balanced hybrid with a generous trichome coverage that gave the strain its name.

Good for consumers who want a classic hybrid experience without designer-era sweetness. Earthy and piney rather than candy, which some readers will find refreshing.

Tasting notes
earthy, woody, spicy, pine
Terpenes
myrcene, pinene, caryophyllene
LineageBrazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica
BreederGreen House Seed Co.
On the labelTHC 18–25% · CBD 0–0%
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 White Widow a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

White Widow is classified as a hybrid strain. Its genetic lineage is Brazilian Sativa × South Indian Indica.

What does White Widow taste like?

White Widow's flavor profile is characterized by earthy, woody, spicy, and pine notes.

What THC range does White Widow test at?

White Widow typically tests at 18–25% 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 White Widow and other hybrid strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.

Reviews

What reviewers said

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  • J
    4.0

    Worth keeping for the right night

    Tried this on a Friday-evening dinner that was supposed to last an hour and went three. Earthy on the palate didn't hurt. Not the strain I'd reach for first, but the one I'd reach for when the night called for it. Picked up at a licensed New York retailer; OCM QR-code verified. 21+, as always.

  • M
    5.0

    Earthy forward, with woody on the exhale

    On the first inhale, the earthy comes through clearly — not perfumed, just present. Woody layers in on the exhale, and the spicy stays around longer than I expected. The hybrid structure reads honestly: nothing showy, just balanced. White Widow earns its name in the catalog. Adults 21+ only.

  • T
    5.0

    Settles in like the catalog says it does

    Settled in for a Friday night that didn't need to go anywhere with this. Reliable for what White Widow advertises: nothing surprising, which is the compliment. Bought from a licensed dispensary, verified the QR code, kept it adults-only.