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White Widow, Pineapple Express, Jack Herer, Super Silver Haze… the list of unique names given to weed strains is lengthy. While some strain names indicate a desired psychoactive effect or flavor profile, others pay homage to the cultivators who created them or even play into the bud’s unique lineage. And some hemp strain names are completely random or intentionally funny.

Since strain names often aren’t the most reliable source of insight into the specific characteristics of a strain, it can be difficult to differentiate between the good, the bad, and the ugly in the world of weed. And that’s where we come in.