Cannabis Seeds: The Complete Cannabis Strain Database.

The Ultimate A–Z Guide to Cannabis Seeds and Cannabis Genetics

Welcome to The Complete Cannabis Strain Database, an educational guide to some of the world's best-known cannabis genetics. This database has been created to help collectors understand the history, lineage and breeding heritage behind the world's most famous cannabis seeds.

Each entry includes:

Genetics
Genetic family
Classification
Origin
History
Famous descendants
Related cannabis seeds

This database is organised alphabetically and is designed as a long-term reference covering the most influential cannabis genetics ever developed.

Acapulco Gold Cannabis Seeds

Family: Landrace Cannabis Seeds

Classification: Sativa

Origin: Acapulco, Mexico

Genetics

Acapulco Gold is a historic Mexican landrace cannabis genetic that became internationally recognised during the 1960s and 1970s.

History

Often regarded as one of the original premium cannabis genetics, Acapulco Gold helped shape early breeding projects and contributed to some of the first hybrid cannabis seeds.

Famous Descendants
Skunk #1
Early Californian hybrids
Why It's Famous

One of the world's original legendary cannabis genetics.

Afghan Cannabis Seeds

Family: Afghan Landrace

Classification: Indica

Origin: Afghanistan

Genetics

Afghan cannabis seeds represent one of the oldest surviving cannabis gene pools.

History

Collected from the mountains of Afghanistan, these genetics became the backbone of countless modern cannabis breeding programmes.

Famous Descendants
Northern Lights
Master Kush
Black Domina
Afghan Kush
Skunk #1
Why It's Famous

Nearly every modern indica cannabis seed contains Afghan ancestry.

Afghan Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush

Classification: Indica

Origin: Afghanistan

Genetics

Pure Afghan heritage.

History

Afghan Kush remains one of the most respected classic cannabis seeds and continues to influence Kush breeding projects.

Family: Classic Hybrid

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghan

History

Released during the 1990s, AK-47 rapidly became one of the most awarded cannabis strains ever produced.

Famous Descendants

Numerous modern hybrids use AK-47 genetics because of their established breeding history.

Why It's Famous

A legendary multi-award-winning cannabis genetic.

Alien Cookies Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Alien Dawg × Girl Scout Cookies

History

Alien Cookies introduced another important branch of the expanding Cookies family.

Family: Haze

Classification: Sativa-dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Haze lineage

History

Amnesia Haze became one of Europe's most recognisable Haze cannabis seeds.

Family: Cookies

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Girl Scout Cookies × Fire OG

History

Animal Cookies became one of the earliest elite descendants of Girl Scout Cookies.

Famous Descendants
Wedding Cake lineage
Modern Cookies hybrids.

Apple Fritter Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Sour Apple × Animal Cookies

History

Apple Fritter quickly became one of the most popular modern California cannabis genetics.

Family: Kush

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Kush lineage

History

Banana Kush combines classic Kush ancestry with modern breeding and remains popular among collectors.

Banana OG Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

OG Kush lineage

History

Banana OG became one of the most influential modern Kush cannabis seeds.

Famous Descendants
Banana Runtz
Banana Punch.

Banana Punch Cannabis Seeds

Family: Banana

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Banana OG × Purple Punch

History

A modern hybrid combining Banana and Purple cannabis genetics.

Banana Runtz Cannabis Seeds

Family: Runtz

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Runtz × Banana OG

History

Banana Runtz became one of the standout California-inspired cannabis genetics of recent years.

Family: Cookies

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Cookies lineage

History

Biscotti became one of the most influential modern breeding parents and appears in numerous elite hybrids.

Famous Descendants
Permanent Marker
Jealousy lineage.

Black Cherry Punch Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Purple Punch lineage

History

Known for extending the Purple family into newer breeding projects.

Black Domina Cannabis Seeds

Family: Afghan

Classification: Indica

Genetics

Afghan selection

History

A respected classic cannabis genetic built upon strong Afghan ancestry.

Blue Cheese Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cheese

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Blueberry × Cheese

History

One of the best-known descendants of the original Cheese genetic.

Blue Dream Cannabis Seeds

Family: Blueberry

Classification: Sativa-dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Blueberry × Haze

History

Blue Dream became one of the most recognised American cannabis strains and remains popular worldwide.

Family: Blueberry

Classification: Indica-dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Classic DJ Short breeding project

History

Blueberry helped establish one of the most influential fruit-forward cannabis families.

Famous Descendants
Blue Dream
Blue Cheese
Berry White.

Bruce Banner Cannabis Seeds

Family: OG/Chem

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

OG Kush lineage × Strawberry Diesel lineage

History

Bruce Banner gained international recognition as a modern American hybrid.

Bubblegum Cannabis Seeds

Family: Classic Hybrid

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Historic hybrid lineage

History

Bubblegum became one of the best-known classic cannabis seeds developed during the expansion of Dutch breeding.

Bubba Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush

Classification: Indica

Genetics

Kush lineage

History

A cornerstone of the Kush family and still widely used in breeding programmes.

Candy Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

OG Kush lineage

History

Candy Kush combines classic Kush genetics with sweeter modern selections.

Cereal Milk Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Cookies family

History

One of the standout modern descendants of the Cookies genetic line.

Cherry Pie Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison

History

Cherry Pie became an important bridge between Purple and Cookies genetics.

Famous Descendants
Girl Scout Cookies lineage
Cheese Cannabis Seeds

Family: Skunk

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Skunk #1 phenotype

History

Originating in the United Kingdom, Cheese became one of Britain's most famous cannabis genetics.

Famous Descendants
Blue Cheese
Exodus Cheese.

Chemdawg Cannabis Seeds

Family: Chem

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Historic American genetics

History

Chemdawg is considered one of the most influential cannabis genetics ever discovered.

Famous Descendants
OG Kush
Sour Diesel
Stardawg
GMO
Headband.

Chocolope Cannabis Seeds

Family: Haze

Classification: Sativa-dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Chocolate Thai × Cannalope Haze

History

A celebrated Haze descendant combining classic tropical lineage with modern breeding.

Cinderella 99 Cannabis Seeds

Family: Classic Hybrid

Classification: Sativa-dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Historic hybrid selection

History

Cinderella 99 became renowned for its distinctive breeding history and continues to feature in modern breeding projects.

Colombian Gold Cannabis Seeds

Family: Landrace

Classification: Sativa

Origin: Colombia

Genetics

Pure Colombian landrace.

History

Colombian Gold was one of the foundational tropical cannabis genetics used in early hybrid breeding.

Famous Descendants
Skunk #1
Early Haze breeding.

Critical Cannabis Seeds

Family: Skunk/Afghan

Classification: Indica-dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Afghani × Skunk

History

Critical became one of Europe's most successful commercial cannabis genetics and remains a favourite among collectors.

Summary of Part 1

This first section covered some of the most important cannabis strains from A to C, including foundational landrace cannabis seeds, classic hybrids and influential modern cannabis genetics.

The next part will continue with D–G, featuring legendary strains including Durban Poison, Do-Si-Dos, Forbidden Fruit, Gelato, GMO, Gorilla Glue, Granddaddy Purple and many more.

Part 2 of 5 – D to G

Welcome to Part 2 of The Complete Cannabis Strain Database. This section continues alphabetically, covering some of the most influential cannabis seeds beginning with the letters D through G. These cannabis genetics have played a significant role in modern breeding and continue to appear in breeder catalogues around the world.

Do-Si-Dos Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Girl Scout Cookies × Face Off OG

History

Do-Si-Dos is one of the best-known descendants of the Cookies family. It combines the influence of Girl Scout Cookies with classic OG genetics, making it an important modern breeding strain.

One of the first elite Cookies hybrids to become popular worldwide.

Dolato Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Do-Si-Dos × Gelato

History

Dolato combines two of California's most influential cannabis families and has become a respected modern hybrid.

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: Blue Dream × Dream Star

History

Double Dream extends the famous Blue Dream family and remains popular with collectors interested in Haze-influenced cannabis genetics.

Durban Poison Cannabis Seeds

Family: Landrace Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa

Origin: Durban, South Africa

Genetics

South African landrace.

History

Durban Poison is one of the world's most famous landrace cannabis seeds. Unlike many modern hybrids, Durban Poison remains closely associated with its original South African heritage.

Famous Descendants
Girl Scout Cookies
Durban Z
Numerous modern breeding projects.

Why It's Famous

One of the most important pure sativa cannabis genetics ever preserved.

Durban Z Cannabis Seeds

Family: Zkittlez Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Durban Poison × Zkittlez lineage

History

Durban Z represents the meeting of classic landrace genetics and modern California breeding.

Exodus Cheese Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cheese Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Original Cheese Selection

History

Exodus Cheese is widely recognised as one of the most authentic Cheese selections and remains extremely popular in the UK.

Family: OG Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

History

Face Off OG became famous after contributing to several important breeding projects, including Do-Si-Dos.

Fire OG Cannabis Seeds

Family: OG Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: OG Kush Lineage

History

Fire OG became one of the strongest branches of the OG Kush family and appears throughout modern cannabis breeding.

Forbidden Fruit Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cherry/Purple Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Cherry Pie × Tangie

History

Forbidden Fruit quickly became one of the best-known fruit-inspired cannabis genetics developed in California.

Family: Blueberry Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

History

Fruit Spirit combines classic berry genetics with modern hybrid breeding.

Gelato Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies

History

Few cannabis seeds have changed modern breeding as dramatically as Gelato.

Developed in California, Gelato became the parent of numerous elite hybrids and is now considered one of the most influential cannabis genetics ever created.

Famous Descendants
Runtz
Gelatti
London Poundcake
RS11
Ice Cream Cake.

Why It's Famous

One of the defining cannabis genetics of the modern era.

Gelato #33 Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

History

Gelato #33 is among the best-known Gelato selections and has been used extensively in modern breeding projects.

Gelatti Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Gelato × Biscotti

History

Gelatti combines two elite California families and has become an important modern breeding line.

GMO Cannabis Seeds

Family: Chem Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Chemdawg × Girl Scout Cookies

History

GMO demonstrates how classic Chem genetics and Cookies genetics continue to combine to produce elite modern cannabis seeds.

Family: Hybrid

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

History

Golden Goat became recognised for combining tropical genetics with modern hybrid breeding.

Gorilla Breath Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gorilla Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Gorilla Glue Lineage

History

Gorilla Breath expanded the famous Gorilla family into new breeding projects.

Gorilla Cookies Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gorilla/Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Gorilla Glue × Girl Scout Cookies

History

This hybrid combines two of the most influential cannabis families ever created.

Family: Gorilla Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel

History

Originally known as GG4, Gorilla Glue became one of the world's most famous cannabis genetics during the 2010s.

Its exceptional lineage made it an important parent in countless modern breeding projects.

Famous Descendants
Gorilla Cookies
Gorilla Zkittlez
Gorilla Punch
Gorilla Breath

Why It's Famous

One of the most successful modern cannabis genetics ever released.

Gorilla Punch Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gorilla Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Gorilla Glue × Purple Punch

History

Combining Gorilla and Purple families created another successful modern hybrid.

Gorilla Zkittlez Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gorilla/Zkittlez Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Gorilla Glue × Zkittlez

History

Gorilla Zkittlez is one of the most popular descendants of the Gorilla family and remains widely available from leading breeders.

Grape Ape Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid

History

Grape Ape became one of the most recognised purple cannabis genetics and has contributed to numerous modern breeding projects.

Grape Pie Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Cherry Pie Lineage

History

Grape Pie combines classic Purple and Cherry genetics into a modern hybrid.

Granddaddy Purple Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica

Genetics: Purple Urkle × Big Bud

History

Granddaddy Purple became one of the defining purple cannabis genetics and helped establish the modern Purple family.

Famous Descendants
Purple Punch
Numerous Purple Hybrids

Why It's Famous

One of the world's most recognisable purple cannabis seeds.

Green Crack Cannabis Seeds

Family: Classic Hybrid

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

History

Green Crack remains one of the best-known classic American cannabis genetics and continues to appear in breeder collections.

Green Gelato Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Gelato Lineage

History

Green Gelato extends the influence of one of California's most successful cannabis families.

Summary of Part 2

This section covered the cannabis strains beginning with D through G, including some of the most important genetics ever developed.

Highlights included:

Durban Poison
Do-Si-Dos
Forbidden Fruit
Gelato
GMO
Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Zkittlez
Granddaddy Purple

These cannabis seeds continue to shape modern breeding and appear in countless new hybrid cannabis seeds released every year.

Coming Next

Part 3 continues with H–M, covering legendary cannabis seeds including:

Haze
Headband
Hindu Kush
Ice Cream Cake
Jack Herer
Jealousy
Kosher Kush
Lemon Cherry Gelato
Lemon Haze
London Poundcake
MAC1
Mango Haze
Mimosa
Mochi

These cannabis genetics form the bridge between classic breeding projects and today's elite California cannabis families.

Part 3 of 5 – H to M

Welcome to Part 3 of The Complete Cannabis Strain Database. This section covers cannabis strains beginning with the letters H through M, featuring many of the world's most influential cannabis seeds. These cannabis genetics have shaped modern breeding programmes and continue to appear in breeder catalogues worldwide.

Haze Cannabis Seeds

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa

Origin: California, USA

Genetics

Original Haze is widely accepted to have been developed using several tropical landrace cannabis genetics.

History

Haze became one of the most important cannabis families ever created. During the 1980s and 1990s, Dutch breeders refined Haze genetics into many legendary cannabis seeds that remain popular today.

Famous Descendants
Super Silver Haze
Neville's Haze
Amnesia Haze
Lemon Haze
Jack Herer

Why It's Famous

Haze remains one of the foundations of modern sativa cannabis breeding.

Headband Cannabis Seeds

Family: Chem/Diesel Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: OG Kush × Sour Diesel

History

Headband combines two legendary American cannabis genetics into one influential hybrid.

Family: Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica

Origin: Afghanistan/Pakistan

Genetics

Landrace Kush genetics.

History

Hindu Kush is one of the oldest surviving cannabis genetics and remains an essential part of countless breeding programmes.

Famous Descendants
Master Kush
OG Kush lineage
Numerous Kush hybrids

Ice Cream Cake Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cake Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Gelato #33 × Wedding Cake

History

Ice Cream Cake became one of the defining dessert-inspired cannabis genetics of the modern era.

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: Haze × Northern Lights × Skunk

History

Named after cannabis activist Jack Herer, this legendary hybrid became one of the world's most respected cannabis seeds.

Famous Descendants

Jack Herer continues to influence modern Haze breeding.

Jealousy Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Cookies lineage.

History

Jealousy quickly became one of the most desirable California cannabis genetics and continues to influence modern breeding.

Jelly Donutz Cannabis Seeds

Family: Modern Hybrid

Classification: Hybrid

History

Jelly Donutz is one of the newest dessert-inspired cannabis genetics and has become increasingly popular among collectors.

Kosher Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica

Genetics

OG Kush lineage.

History

Kosher Kush remains one of the most respected Kush cannabis seeds and has received multiple industry awards.

LA Confidential Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica

Genetics

Classic Californian Kush breeding.

History

LA Confidential became one of the defining Kush cannabis seeds of the early 2000s.

Layer Cake Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cake Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Wedding Cake lineage.

History

Layer Cake extended the rapidly growing Cake cannabis family and remains a popular modern hybrid.

Lemon Cherry Gelato Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Gelato lineage.

History

Lemon Cherry Gelato has become one of the most talked-about California cannabis genetics in recent years.

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: Haze lineage.

History

Lemon Haze became one of the most recognisable descendants of the Haze family.

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Gelato lineage.

History

London Poundcake rapidly became one of California's most influential dessert-inspired cannabis genetics.

Famous Descendants
Modern Gelato hybrids
Premium California breeding projects.

LSD Cannabis Seeds

Family: Classic Hybrid

Classification: Hybrid

History

LSD became well known through Dutch breeding and continues to feature in breeder catalogues worldwide.

MAC1 Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Alien Cookies × Miracle 15

History

MAC1 is regarded as one of the finest modern cannabis genetics available today.

MAC1 has become a benchmark for premium modern breeding.

Mango Haze Cannabis Seeds

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Haze lineage.

History

Mango Haze combines tropical-inspired genetics with classic Haze breeding.

Master Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica

Genetics

Afghan/Hindu Kush lineage.

History

Master Kush remains one of the world's most respected classic Kush cannabis seeds.

Mimosa Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple/Clementine Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Clementine × Purple Punch

History

Mimosa quickly became one of the most successful fruit-inspired modern cannabis genetics.

Miracle Alien Cookies Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

History

Often abbreviated as MAC, Miracle Alien Cookies became the foundation of the famous MAC1 breeding project.

Mochi Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Gelato lineage.

History

Mochi expanded the Gelato family into another highly respected modern hybrid.

Moby Dick Cannabis Seeds

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: White Widow × Haze

History

Moby Dick combines two legendary cannabis families and remains one of the best-known Haze hybrids.

Monster Cookies Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Girl Scout Cookies lineage.

History

Monster Cookies became another successful extension of the expanding Cookies family.

Motorbreath Cannabis Seeds

Family: Chem Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Chemdawg × SFV OG Kush

History

Motorbreath combines classic Chem and Kush genetics into a respected modern hybrid.

Summary of Part 3

This section covered cannabis strains from H through M, including some of the most influential cannabis genetics ever developed.

Featured highlights included:

Haze
Hindu Kush
Ice Cream Cake
Jack Herer
Jealousy
Kosher Kush
Lemon Cherry Gelato
London Poundcake
MAC1
Mimosa

These cannabis seeds continue to play an important role in modern breeding, with many serving as parents for today's newest hybrid cannabis seeds.

Coming Next

Part 4 continues with N–S, including:

Neville's Haze
Northern Lights
OG Kush
Orange Bud
Permanent Marker
Pineapple Express
Purple Haze
Purple Punch
Purple Runtz
Rainbow Belts
RS11
Runtz
Sherbet
Sherbanger
Skunk #1
Slurricane
Sour Diesel
Stardawg

These genetics represent some of the most influential cannabis families in modern breeding and continue to dominate breeder collections worldwide.

Part 4 of 5 – N to S

Welcome to Part 4 of The Complete Cannabis Strain Database. This section covers cannabis strains beginning with the letters N through S, featuring many of the world's most influential cannabis seeds. These cannabis genetics have shaped modern breeding for decades and continue to appear in breeder catalogues across the globe.

Neville's Haze Cannabis Seeds

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: Haze × Northern Lights

History

Named after legendary breeder Neville Schoenmakers, Neville's Haze became one of the defining Haze hybrids of the 1980s and 1990s.

One of the most respected Haze cannabis seeds ever developed.

Northern Lights Cannabis Seeds

Family: Afghan Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica

Genetics: Primarily Afghan lineage

History

Northern Lights is regarded as one of the greatest cannabis genetics ever created. Developed during the early years of modern cannabis breeding, it became a foundation parent for hundreds of hybrid cannabis seeds.

Famous Descendants
Shiva Skunk
Super Silver Haze
Jack Herer
Numerous Kush hybrids.

Why It's Famous

One of the most influential cannabis seeds in breeding history.

Orange Bud Cannabis Seeds

Family: Skunk Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Classic Skunk breeding.

History

Orange Bud became a well-known Dutch classic and remains popular among collectors.

Orange Sherbet Cannabis Seeds

Family: Sherbet Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

History

Orange Sherbet combines citrus-inspired genetics with modern California breeding.

Original Glue Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gorilla Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel

History

Original Glue is another recognised name for the famous Gorilla Glue genetic and remains one of the most influential modern cannabis seeds.

Permanent Marker Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Biscotti × Jealousy × Sherb BX

History

Permanent Marker is one of the newest elite California cannabis genetics and has quickly gained a reputation among breeders for its complex lineage.

Family: Cheese Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Cheese lineage

History

Pineapple Chunk combines classic Cheese ancestry with tropical-inspired breeding.

Pineapple Express Cannabis Seeds

Family: Tropical Hybrid

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Tropical lineage

History

Pineapple Express became internationally recognised after the release of the film of the same name and remains one of the best-known cannabis genetics.

Pink Runtz Cannabis Seeds

Family: Runtz Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Runtz lineage

History

Pink Runtz expanded the already successful Runtz family and remains one of today's most popular modern cannabis seeds.

Purple Haze Cannabis Seeds

Family: Haze Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa

Genetics

Classic Haze lineage

History

Purple Haze is one of the most iconic cannabis genetics ever named and remains an important part of cannabis culture.

Purple Punch Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Larry OG × Granddaddy Purple

History

Purple Punch became one of the defining Purple cannabis genetics and has contributed to numerous modern hybrids.

Famous Descendants
Banana Punch
Mimosa lineage
Modern Purple hybrids.

Purple Runtz Cannabis Seeds

Family: Runtz Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Runtz lineage

History

Purple Runtz remains one of the best-known descendants of the Runtz cannabis family.

Rainbow Belts Cannabis Seeds

Family: Zkittlez Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Zkittlez lineage

History

Rainbow Belts has become one of the standout modern California cannabis genetics.

Rainbow Runtz Cannabis Seeds

Family: Runtz Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Runtz lineage

History

Rainbow Runtz extends the growing Runtz family and demonstrates the continuing popularity of Gelato and Zkittlez breeding.

RS11 Cannabis Seeds

Family: Gelato Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Pink Guava × OZK

History

RS11 is one of the most desirable modern cannabis genetics and has become a favourite among collectors looking for premium California-inspired cannabis seeds.

Family: Runtz Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Gelato × Zkittlez

History

Few cannabis seeds have influenced modern breeding more than Runtz. Since its introduction, it has become one of the most widely used parent genetics in California breeding programmes.

Famous Descendants
White Runtz
Banana Runtz
Purple Runtz
Pink Runtz
Rainbow Runtz
Black Runtz
Why It's Famous

One of the defining cannabis genetics of the modern era.

Sherbanger Cannabis Seeds

Family: Sherbet Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Sherbet lineage

History

Sherbanger combines elite California genetics and has become increasingly important in premium breeding projects.

Sherbet Cannabis Seeds

Family: Sherbet Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

History

Sherbet genetics have become one of the foundations of modern California cannabis breeding.

Famous Descendants
Gelato
RS11
Sherbanger
Sunset Sherbet.

Shiva Skunk Cannabis Seeds

Family: Skunk Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Skunk #1 × Northern Lights

History

Shiva Skunk combines two legendary cannabis families and remains one of the great Dutch classics.

Skunk #1 Cannabis Seeds

Family: Skunk Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Afghan × Colombian Gold × Acapulco Gold

History

Skunk #1 is widely regarded as one of the first stable hybrid cannabis seeds and one of the most influential cannabis genetics ever developed.

Famous Descendants
Cheese
Shiva Skunk
Lemon Skunk
Countless modern hybrids
Why It's Famous

The foundation of modern hybrid cannabis breeding.

Slurricane Cannabis Seeds

Family: Purple Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Purple Punch × Do-Si-Dos

History

Slurricane combines Purple and Cookies genetics to produce one of the most recognised modern hybrids.

Sour Diesel Cannabis Seeds

Family: Diesel Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: Diesel lineage

History

Sour Diesel became one of America's most influential cannabis genetics and continues to appear throughout modern breeding.

Famous Descendants
Headband
Numerous Diesel hybrids.

Stardawg Cannabis Seeds

Family: Chem Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Chemdawg × Tres Dawg

History

Stardawg remains one of the United Kingdom's most popular cannabis seeds and has become a cornerstone of modern Chem breeding.

A legendary Chem descendant and one of the UK's favourite cannabis genetics.

Strawberry Banana Cannabis Seeds

Family: Banana Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Banana lineage

History

Strawberry Banana combines fruity modern genetics into one of the best-known Banana family cannabis seeds.

Summary of Part 4

This section covered cannabis strains from N through S, including many of the world's most influential cannabis genetics.

Featured highlights included:

Northern Lights
OG-inspired descendants
Permanent Marker
Purple Punch
Rainbow Belts
RS11
Runtz
Sherbet
Skunk #1
Sour Diesel
Stardawg

Together, these cannabis seeds represent some of the most important breeding projects in both classic and modern cannabis genetics.

Coming Next

Part 5 completes The Complete Cannabis Strain Database with T–Z, including:

Tahoe OG
Tangie
Thin Mint
Trainwreck
White Rhino
White Widow
Wedding Cake
Zkittlez
Zombie Kush.

Part 5 of 5 – T to Z

Welcome to the final part of The Complete Cannabis Strain Database. This section completes the alphabet with cannabis strains beginning with T through Z, followed by comparison tables, frequently asked questions and a summary of the world's most influential cannabis genetics.

Tahoe OG Cannabis Seeds

Family: OG Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: OG Kush lineage

History

Tahoe OG is one of the best-known members of the OG Kush family and has been used in numerous modern breeding projects.

Family: Citrus Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics: California Orange × Skunk lineage

History

Tangie became one of the defining citrus-inspired cannabis genetics of the modern era and remains popular with breeders looking to introduce citrus characteristics into new hybrids.

Famous Descendants
Forbidden Fruit
Tangie hybrids
Modern citrus breeding projects.

Thin Mint Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cookies Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Girl Scout Cookies selection

History

Thin Mint is one of the most famous Girl Scout Cookies phenotypes and played a major role in creating Gelato.

Family: Classic Hybrid

Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Historic Californian hybrid.

History

Trainwreck became one of the best-known West Coast cannabis genetics and remains a respected classic.

Triangle Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

OG Kush lineage.

History

Triangle Kush is an influential Kush genetic that later contributed to Wedding Cake.

Famous Descendants
Wedding Cake
Modern Cake genetics.

White Rhino Cannabis Seeds.
Family: Widow Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics

White Widow lineage.

History

White Rhino became one of the earliest successful descendants of White Widow.

White Runtz Cannabis Seeds

Family: Runtz Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Runtz lineage.

History

White Runtz quickly became one of the most recognised modern cannabis genetics and remains a premium California-inspired hybrid.

White Widow Cannabis Seeds

Family: Widow Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Classic hybrid lineage

History

White Widow became one of the defining cannabis genetics of the 1990s and remains one of the world's most recognised cannabis seeds.

Famous Descendants
White Rhino
White Russian
Great White Shark
Why It's Famous

A multiple award-winning cannabis genetic that helped establish Dutch breeding on the global stage.

White Russian Cannabis Seeds

Family: Widow Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

White Widow × AK-47

History

White Russian combines two legendary cannabis families into one respected classic hybrid.

Wedding Cake Cannabis Seeds

Family: Cake Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics: Triangle Kush × Animal Mints

History

Wedding Cake is one of the most influential modern cannabis genetics and has inspired countless dessert-themed hybrids.

Famous Descendants
Ice Cream Cake
Layer Cake
Wedding Crasher
Why It's Famous

A cornerstone of modern California cannabis breeding.

Zkittlez Cannabis Seeds

Family: Zkittlez Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Hybrid

Genetics

Modern California hybrid.

History

Zkittlez became one of the defining cannabis genetics of the late 2010s. Its influence expanded dramatically after becoming one of the parents of Runtz.

Famous Descendants
Runtz
Rainbow Belts
Gorilla Zkittlez
White Runtz lineage
Why It's Famous

One of the most influential modern cannabis genetics.

Zombie Kush Cannabis Seeds

Family: Kush Cannabis Genetics

Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid

Genetics

Kush lineage.

History

Zombie Kush combines classic Kush breeding with modern hybrid development and remains popular with collectors.

Top 25 Most Influential Cannabis Strains
Rank    Cannabis Strain    Genetic Family
1    Afghan    Landrace
2    Skunk #1    Skunk
3    Northern Lights    Afghan
4    Haze    Haze
5    White Widow    Widow
6    OG Kush    Kush
7    Chemdawg    Chem
8    Sour Diesel    Diesel
9    Girl Scout Cookies    Cookies
10    Gelato    Gelato
11    Zkittlez    Zkittlez
12    Runtz    Runtz
13    Gorilla Glue    Gorilla
14    Wedding Cake    Cake
15    Granddaddy Purple    Purple
16    Stardawg    Chem
17    Durban Poison    Landrace
18    Jack Herer    Haze
19    Cheese    Skunk
20    Blueberry    Blueberry
21    MAC1    Cookies
22    Permanent Marker    Cookies
23    RS11    Gelato
24    Banana Runtz    Runtz
25    London Poundcake    Gelato.

Cannabis Family Comparison
Family    Classic Examples    Modern Descendants
Landrace    Afghan, Durban Poison    Kush, Skunk, Haze hybrids
Kush    Hindu Kush, OG Kush    Banana OG, Tahoe OG
Skunk    Skunk #1    Cheese, Shiva Skunk
Haze    Original Haze    Amnesia Haze, Lemon Haze
Chem    Chemdawg    Stardawg, GMO
Diesel    Sour Diesel    Headband
Cookies    Girl Scout Cookies    Gelato, Jealousy, Permanent Marker
Gelato    Gelato    Runtz, RS11, London Poundcake
Runtz    Runtz    White Runtz, Banana Runtz
Purple    Granddaddy Purple    Purple Punch, Purple Runtz.

Why Cannabis Genetics Matter

Every modern cannabis seed tells the story of decades of selective breeding.

Understanding cannabis genetics allows collectors to:

Recognise famous parent strains.
Compare cannabis seeds more effectively.
Understand breeder lineages.
Discover related cannabis genetics.
Appreciate the history of cannabis breeding.

Many of today's newest cannabis seeds still trace their ancestry back to legendary genetics such as Afghan, Skunk #1, Haze, Northern Lights, Chemdawg and OG Kush.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cannabis strain?

A cannabis strain is a named genetic line developed through breeding and selection. Many modern strains combine genetics from multiple parent lines.

What are cannabis genetics?

Cannabis genetics are the inherited characteristics passed from parent plants through cannabis seeds.

What are landrace cannabis seeds?

Landrace cannabis seeds are naturally occurring cannabis populations that evolved in specific regions over many generations without modern breeding.

Which cannabis genetics are the most influential?

Afghan, Skunk #1, Haze, Northern Lights, Chemdawg, OG Kush, Girl Scout Cookies, Gelato, Zkittlez and Runtz are among the most influential cannabis genetics.

Why do breeders create new cannabis strains?

Breeders combine desirable genetics to create new cultivars with unique characteristics and expanded genetic diversity.

Where can I buy premium cannabis seeds?

Discount Cannabis Seeds stocks a wide selection of cannabis seeds from leading breeders, including feminised cannabis seeds, auto flower cannabis seeds, F1 cannabis seeds, triploid cannabis seeds and bulk cannabis seeds.

About the Author
Molly – Cannabis Genetics Specialist

Molly is a Cannabis Genetics Specialist at Discount Cannabis Seeds with more than 10 years of experience researching cannabis seeds, breeder histories and cannabis genetics. She specialises in producing educational resources that help collectors understand the evolution and lineage of the world's most famous cannabis seeds.

Molly's Expert Opinion

"Cannabis breeding has evolved through decades of careful selection, preservation and innovation. Understanding the history behind legendary genetics such as Afghan, Skunk #1, Haze, OG Kush, Gelato and Runtz helps collectors appreciate how today's cannabis seeds continue to build on that remarkable heritage."

Final Thoughts

The world of cannabis genetics continues to evolve as breeders develop new cultivars while preserving the legendary genetics that shaped the industry.

From historic landrace cannabis seeds to today's elite hybrid cannabis seeds, every new release forms part of an ever-growing genetic family tree.

Whether you're interested in classic cannabis seeds, modern California genetics, feminised cannabis seeds, auto flower cannabis seeds, F1 cannabis seeds or triploid cannabis seeds, understanding their lineage provides valuable insight into the remarkable history of cannabis breeding.

The Complete Cannabis Strain Database will continue to grow as new cannabis genetics are introduced, ensuring it remains a valuable educational resource for collectors exploring the world's most famous cannabis seeds.

Disclaimer

This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Cannabis cultivation laws vary by country, state and region. Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations. Cannabis seeds sold by Discount Cannabis Seeds are intended for souvenir, collectible and genetic preservation purposes where permitted by law. Always check your local legislation before purchasing or possessing cannabis seeds.