5 cannabis strains with Mexican heritage
Sativa strains have long thrived in Mexico’s hot climates, and these heirlooms have since propagated countless hybrids using their genetics. Here are just five of those offspring.
Acapulco gold
This sativa is said to have its origins in Acapulco, Mexico and is a colorful tangle of gold-orange pistils. With a sweet, fruity taste balanced by earthy and spicy notes, Acapulco Gold offers a high-energy cerebral kick that will keep you feeling stimulated during the day’s festivities.
Mexican sativa
Sensi Seeds breeders managed to hunt down a sativa from Oaxaca and cross it with a Pakistani indica and the high-energy African sativa Durban Poison. The result was Mexican Sativa, an uplifting strain with a fresh aroma of sandalwood and pine.
The strong cerebral euphoria can get too dizzy for some, but when you get to your happy place – home, on a hike, in a grass spot in the sun, etc. – you are more likely to experience the rich sensory experience sativa has to offer.
Cannalope Haze
Cannalope Haze is descended from Haze and a landrace from Mexico. She is valued for her weightless euphoria and tropical flavors, and is the perfect strain for socializing and giggling. With aromas of sweet melon and wild flowers, Cannalope Haze goes perfectly with fresh fruits and floral cocktails.
Train wreck
Derived from Mexican and Thai sativas, as well as Afghan indicas, this hybrid creates a balanced experience that relaxes the body while elevating the mood.
Trainwreck is rich in citrus terpene limes and has a pronounced lemon aroma with woody, earthy overtones. For those prone to social anxiety, this strain may be a better choice than the other heady, thoroughbred sativas on this list.
haze
You may have never tried the Original Haze, but if you are a fan of sativa strains, you have likely tried one of their hybrid offspring. Haze was developed in the 1960s as a result of crossing Mexican, Thai, Colombian, and South Indian strains and has since become a cornerstone of sativa breeding. Spicy to the taste and energizing in its effects, it’s not hard to see why Haze belongs in your storage jar.
Bailey Rahn
Bailey is Leafly’s Senior Content Manager, specializing in Stress and Health. She has spent more than 7 years researching cannabis products, sharing patient stories, and exploring healthy ways to incorporate cannabis into daily life.
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