Cannabis Genetic Families
Understanding genetic lineage predicts effects better than outdated indica/sativa labels. Explore the major cannabis families and find strains that match your needs.
Why Genetic Families Matter
Strain names are inconsistent across the industry—"OG Kush" from one grower may be genetically different from another's. What actually matters is the genetic lineage and resulting chemical profile. Understanding genetic families helps predict typical terpene expression, cannabinoid ratios, and effects.
Kush Family
7 strains
Foundation: Hindu Kush, Afghani (Landrace Indicas from Hindu Kush Mountains)
Haze Family
6 strains
Foundation: Original Haze (Thai × Colombian × Mexican × South Indian)
Diesel/Chem Family
6 strains
Foundation: Chemdawg (Unknown origins - likely Nepalese × Thai)
Cookies/Gelato Family
8 strains
Foundation: GSC (OG Kush × Durban Poison)
Purple/GDP Family
6 strains
Foundation: Mendocino Purps, Purple Urkle (Afghani × unknown purple genetics)
Blueberry Family
3 strains
Foundation: DJ Short's Blueberry (Afghani × Thai × Purple Thai)
Skunk Family
4 strains
Foundation: Skunk #1 (Afghani × Acapulco Gold × Colombian Gold)
Citrus/Tangie Family
6 strains
Foundation: Tangie (California Orange × Skunk #1)
GMO/Garlic Family
1 strains
Foundation: GMO Cookies (Chemdawg × GSC)
Breath/Mints Family
5 strains
Foundation: Mendo Breath, Animal Mints (various OG × Cookies crosses)
Zkittlez/Candy Family
4 strains
Foundation: Zkittlez (Grape Ape × Grapefruit)
CBD-Rich Family
4 strains
Foundation: ACDC, Cannatonic, Harlequin (selected high-CBD phenotypes)
Landrace Foundations
7 strains
Foundation: Original cannabis varieties from specific geographic regions
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