The cannabis industry is ever-changing, and popular cannabis strains are one of the main things that change from year to year. Cannabis growers are constantly creating new genetics, crossing different strains together, all in the search for specific attributes. Whether the grower is looking for a specific flavor profile, bigger buds, or just wanting a plant to produce more useable cannabis, the strains we smoke today have come a long way from the cannabis grown in the 1960s and ’70s. Learn more about where cannabis strains originated from and today’s cannabis strains below.
Landrace Strains
Where is the best place to start when talking about cannabis strains? Let’s start with landrace strains, the only strains that are 100% sativa or 100% indica. Landraces are the original strains and are normally named based on the geographical area where they were originally found. We still see landrace strains today, like Durban Poison, Lamb’s Bread, and Acapulco Gold. There are two other popular landrace strains, but it is unlikely to see them on their own, however, you can find lots of strains crossed with Afghani and Thai.
Learn more about landrace strains in the following Leafly article.
https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/what-is-marijuana-landrace-strain
Cannabis Strains Today
Walking into a cannabis dispensary today is like walking into an adult candy shop, there are dozens of strains to choose from with varying effects. Most cannabis strains on the market today are a blend of sativa and indica, offering both cerebral and body effects. The important thing to keep in mind when comparing different strains is that not all sativas have the same effect and everyone has a different experience, even with the same strain. Some sativa strains will offer a clear-headed focused high, while another strain could have a strong, stony head high and make you feel like you’re in the clouds. Just like different sativa strains offer different cerebral highs, indicas will have a variety of effects. Some indicas may be a heavy, sedative high, while others may help with aches and pains after a long day.
Check out a list of popular strains from Leafly.
Strain Shopping in 2025
The next time you go into a cannabis dispensary we suggest shopping based on the effects you are looking for, instead of staying in the boxes of sativa and indica. Budtenders are your best resource when you are shopping and it is important to use your recourses wisely. Stop by Alkaloid Cannabis Company in Spokane, WA to talk to one of our Cannabis Specialists and let them know how you are wanting to feel after consuming. Check out our online menu and browse different strains.
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