Indopedia All Things Marijuana
Skunk, Haze, and Kush are legends of pot culture. They are the weed families that laid the genetic foundations for countless strains and popular hybrids. But it doesn’t end with the classics. We’ve compiled a beginner’s guide on the major marijuana families. Stay tuned for some delicious, exotic, and iconic strains every stoner should try.
Is Skunk a strain or a slang word for weed?
Both! Skunk is the nickname given to weed that exudes a pungent, dank odour, the type of lingering aroma that trails behind conspicuously in the air. However, it’s not just a slang term referencing a small black and white mammal that sprays toxic mist from its nether regions. Skunk is one of the most famous cannabis strains and the parent to countless popular hybrids.
Skunk is just one twig off the cannabis family tree. It shares far-stretched branches and deep roots with the likes of Haze, Kush, Purple, Cookies/Cakes, and Thai.
What is a marijuana strain family?
All weed descends from the Cannabaceae family of plants. Like our own families, cannabis has siblings, cousins, and distant relatives who share identifiable characteristics. Strains are labelled
