Blue Dream, a sativa-dominant hybrid originating in California, has achieved legendary status among West Coast strains. Crossing&nbsp;<a href="/strains/blueberry">Blueberry</a>&nbsp;with <a href="/strains/haze">Haze</a>, Blue Dream balances full-body relaxation with gentle cerebral invigoration. Novice and veteran consumers alike enjoy the level effects of Blue Dream, which ease you gently into a calm euphoria.&nbsp;

With a <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/sweet">sweet</a> <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/berry">berry</a> aroma redolent of its Blueberry parent, Blue Dream delivers swift symptom relief without heavy sedative effects. This makes Blue Dream a popular daytime medicine for patients treating <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/pain">pain</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/depression">depression</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/nausea">nausea</a>, and other ailments requiring a <a href="/news/cannabis-101/cannabinoids-101-what-makes-cannabis-medicine">high THC strain</a>.&nbsp;

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Gelato (also referred to as &quot;Larry Bird&quot;)&nbsp;is a tantalizing hybrid cannabis strain from Cookie Fam and Sherbinski, following in the footsteps of its parents <a href="/strains/sunset-sherbert">Sunset Sherbet</a> and <a href="/strains/thin-mint">Thin Mint GSC</a>. This Bay Area, California native gets its name from the fruity, dessert-like aroma, a common genetic thread among the Cookie family. Her buds tend to bloom in dark purple hues illuminated by fiery orange hairs and a shining white coat of crystal resin. Novice consumers may want to approach this THC powerhouse with caution, but those armed with a high tolerance will delight in Gelato&rsquo;s heavy-handed euphoria. Physical relaxation comes on strong, but many find themselves still mentally agile enough to stay productive and creative when enjoying Gelato during the day.

Gelato

According to breeder Seed Junky Genetics, Wedding Cake, also known as <a href="/strains/pink-cookies">Pink Cookies</a>, is a phenotype of <a href="/strains/triangle-mints">Triangle Mints</a>.&nbsp;This delectable treat is rich with tangy sweet earth and pepper, taking notes and dimension from its OG and <a href="/strains/durban-poison">Durban Poison</a> parentage. Enjoy this double dose of dense dankness with care, as certain farms have noted its extremely high THC content.

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Wedding Cake

GSC, formerly&nbsp;known as Girl Scout Cookies,&nbsp;is an <a href="/strains/og-kush">OG Kush</a>&nbsp;and <a href="/strains/durban-poison">Durban Poison</a> <a href="/strains/lists/category/hybrid">hybrid</a> cross whose reputation grew too large to stay within the borders of its California homeland. With a <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/sweet">sweet</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/earthy">earthy</a> aroma, GSC launches you to <a href="/strains/lists/effect/euphoric">euphoria</a>&rsquo;s top floor where full-body <a href="/strains/lists/effect/relaxed">relaxation</a> meets a time-bending cerebral space. A little goes a long way with this hybrid, whose THC heights have won GSC numerous Cannabis Cup awards. Patients needing a strong dose of relief, however, may look to GSC for severe <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/pain">pain</a>, <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/nausea">nausea</a>, and <a href="/strains/lists/symptom/lack-of-appetite">appetite loss</a>.

There are several different <a href="/news/growing/cannabis-genotypes-and-phenotypes-what-makes-a-strain-unique">phenotypes</a> of the GSC strain including <a href="/strains/thin-mint">Thin Mint</a> and <a href="/strains/platinum-gsc">Platinum GSC</a>, which exhibit some variation in appearance and effect. Typically, however, GSC expresses its beauty in twisting green <a href="/news/cannabis-101/cannabis-anatomy-the-parts-of-the-plant">calyxes</a> wrapped in purple leaves and fiery orange hairs. Patients and consumers looking to cultivate this cannabis staple themselves should wait 9 to 10 weeks for their indoor plants to finish flowering.

OG Kush was first cultivated in Florida, in the early &lsquo;90s when a strain from Northern California was crossed with a <a href="/strains/hindu-kush">Hindu Kush</a> plant from Amsterdam. The result was a hybrid with a unique terpene profile that boasts a complex aroma with notes of fuel, skunk,&nbsp;and spice.&nbsp;

The genetic backbone of West Coast cannabis varieties, OG Kush arrived in Los Angeles in 1996 when Matt &ldquo;Bubba&rdquo; Berger brought it (along with &ldquo;The Bubba,&rdquo; which was later used to create the famed <a href="/strains/bubba-kush">Bubba Kush</a>) from Florida to legendary cultivator Josh D. Since then, OG Kush has become a worldwide staple used to create numerous famous strains like <a href="/strains/gsc">GSC</a> and <a href="/strains/headband">Headband</a>. There are many different phenotypes of OG Kush, including <a href="/strains/tahoe-og">Tahoe OG</a>, <a href="/strains/sfv-og">SFV OG</a>, and <a href="/strains/ghost-og">Ghost OG</a>.

OG Kush

Original Glue (GG4), developed by GG Strains, is a potent hybrid strain that delivers heavy-handed euphoria and relaxation, leaving you feeling &ldquo;glued&rdquo; to the couch. Its chunky, resin-covered buds fill the room with pungent earthy and sour aromas inherited from its parent strains, <a href="/strains/chems-sister">Chem&rsquo;s Sister</a>, <a href="/strains/sour-dubble">Sour Dubb</a>, and <a href="/strains/chocolate-diesel">Chocolate Diesel</a>. Taking first place in both the Michigan and Los Angeles 2014 Cannabis Cups as well as the High Times Jamaican World Cup, this multiple award-winning hybrid&#39;s supremacy is no longer a secret, and consumers will search far and wide to get their hands sticky with Original Glue (GG4).

Original Glue

Among the most famous strains worldwide is White Widow, a balanced <a href="/strains/lists/category/hybrid">hybrid</a> first bred in the Netherlands by Green House Seeds. A cross between a <a href="/strains/south-american">Brazilian</a> <a href="/strains/lists/category/sativa">sativa</a> <a href="/news/cannabis-101/the-cannabis-origin-what-is-a-landrace-strain">landrace</a> and a resin-heavy <a href="/strains/south-indian">South Indian</a> <a href="/strains/lists/category/indica">indica</a>, &nbsp;White Widow has blessed every Dutch coffee shop menu since its birth in the 1990s. Its buds are white with crystal resin, warning you of the potent effects to come. A powerful burst of <a href="/strains/lists/effect/euphoric">euphoria</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/effect/energetic">energy</a> breaks through immediately, stimulating both <a href="/strains/lists/effect/talkative">conversation</a> and <a href="/strains/lists/effect/creative">creativity</a>. White Widow&rsquo;s genetics have given rise to many other legends like <a href="/strains/white-russian">White Russian</a>, <a href="/strains/white-rhino">White Rhino</a>, and <a href="/strains/blue-widow">Blue Widow</a>. Still, many growers prefer cultivation of the original White Widow, which flowers in about 60 days indoors.

White Widow

Heir to the <a href="/strains/gsc">GSC</a>&nbsp;throne is Sherbert, also known as Sherbet and/or Sunset&nbsp;Sherbert, an indica-leaning <a href="/strains/lists/category/hybrid">hybrid</a> with intoxicatingly potent effects. Bred by Mr. Sherbinski, Sherbert inherits the genetic lineage of its GSC parent, whose ancestors include the famed <a href="/strains/og-kush">OG Kush</a>, <a href="/strains/cherry-pie">Cherry Pie</a>, and <a href="/strains/durban-poison">Durban Poison</a>. Crossed with&nbsp;<a href="/strains/pink-panties">Pink Panties</a>, Sherbert exhibits powerful full-body effects elevated by a jolt of cerebral energy. A complex aroma colors Sherbert with notes of skunky citrus, sweet berry, and that candy-like smell redolent of its GSC parent. Stress, tension, and sour moods melt away with the carefree mindset and physical relaxation that comes with this rich hybrid.

Sherbert

A hyped Cookies Family strain, Runtz is a cross of&nbsp;<a href="/strains/zkittlez">Zkittlez</a> and <a href="/strains/gelato">Gelato</a>&nbsp;that is rare and sought-after. Celebrated for its incredibly fruity profile that smells just like a bag of the sugary candy, the strain has resin-drenched buds that range in color from rich purple to lime green. Runtz is also noted for its creamy smoke that is smooth and welcoming alongside a euphoric and elevating high that lasts for hours.

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Runtz

Pineapple Express&nbsp;combines the potent and flavorful forces of parent strains <a href="/strains/trainwreck" style="line-height: 20.8px;">Trainwreck</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/strains/hawaiian" style="line-height: 20.8px;">Hawaiian</a>. The smell is likened to fresh apple and mango, with a taste of pineapple, pine, and cedar. This hard-hitting hybrid&nbsp;provides a long-lasting energetic buzz perfect for productive afternoons and creative escapes.

Pineapple Express

Mimosa by Symbiotic Genetics is a rising star in the cannabis community. A&nbsp;cross of <a href="/strains/clementine">Clementine</a> and <a href="/strains/purple-punch">Purple Punch</a>, this strain has garnered praise for its outstanding fruit punch, citrus rind aroma and pleasurable mid-level buzz. Like the beverage, there is no bad time to enjoy Mimosa, but if you enjoy too much, the trajectory of your day will need adjusting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mimosa

Chemdog has developed quite the name for itself over the years. Between its mysterious origin, ambiguous genetics, and the plethora of successful crosses the strain has produced, Chemdog has practically secured itself a permanent place in the cannabis hall of fame. The original source of powerhouse strains like <a href="/strains/sour-diesel">Sour Diesel</a> and <a href="/strains/og-kush">OG Kush</a>, Chemdog is known for its distinct, <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/diesel">diesel</a>-like aroma. <a href="/strains/lists/flavor/pungent">Pungent</a> and sharp, you&rsquo;ll be able to smell this strain&nbsp;from a mile away.&nbsp;

Cannabis newbies be warned: Chemdog tends to be very potent.&nbsp;Consumers can expect to have a cerebral experience, coupled with a strong heavy-bodied feeling.&nbsp;

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