Cannabis strains come from the process of breeding male cannabis plants with females to create different varieties that include some aspects of each parent plants. Different strains are associated with different effects due to lineage information and terpene content.A strain is a specific variety of a plant species. Strains are developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant and are usually named by their breeders (or by creative consumers). Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz, or its place of origin. Although the medical marijuana industry strives for consistency, strains can easily be mistakenly or purposely misidentified.A strain is a specific variety of a plant species. Strains are developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant and are usually named by their breeders (or by creative consumers). Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz, or its place of origin. They can also be named for their aroma or flavor. Although the medical marijuana industry strives for consistency, strains can easily be mistaken or purposely misidentified.A strain is like a “breed” or “variety” of cannabis plants. For many years – but especially in recent years – people have been breeding cannabis plants together to try to capture traits they like. The results of that breeding are all technically “strains”, but people generally don’t consider something a strain until it has at least somewhat reliable genetics.
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