Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is a Landrace?
Landrace cannabis refers to varieties of marijuana that have been cultivated indigenously, often for centuries. Cannabis landraces are native to distinct locations.
Today’s cannabis varieties descend from landrace ancestors.
Over generations, landrace plants adapted to their native environments. This created localised variants with climate, soil, and other environmental influences.
Landrace strains have not been extensively crossbred or modified.
They represent the unadulterated genetics of authentic cannabis lineages from places like Afghanistan, Thailand, Colombia, and Mexico.
The effects and attributes of landrace strains are products of natural selection. Landrace types are resilient and have distinct cannabinoid and terpene compositions.
With the rise of commercial cannabis cultivation, many heirloom landrace strains have become rare. However, breeders value these genetically pure plants.
Landrace genotypes offer diversity for breeding new hybrids. And cannabis connoisseurs appreciate landraces for their heritage and one-of-a-kind highs.
