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Hybrid strainBlack Amber
Black Amber combines wood, diesel, musk and spices with sweet, tropical and citrus fruit notes. Initial euphoria and clarity are described, followed later by relaxation and possible drowsiness. The lineage is incompletely recorded: The description names GMO × OZ Kush Bx2, while only GMO appears in the structured fields.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- woody
- musky
Effects
- balancing
- appetite-stimulating
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for context. Actual content may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Black Amber is at the top. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.
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StrainBlack Amber
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ParentsGMO
- GrandparentsChemdawg
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GrandparentsGirl Scout Cookies
- 3rd generationOG Kush
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
- GrandparentsChem D
- GrandparentsGSC
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ParentsGMO
Editorial profile
Black Amber in detail
Origin & classification
Black Amber presents a clear conflict in its master data. The detailed description names a cross of GMO and OZ Kush Bx2, while the normalized lineage field contains only GMO and the raw lineage remains empty. Because one parent appears only in the narrative source, the exact lineage is not treated as confirmed. The category is also inconsistent: Hybrid is recorded, while the description indicates Indica dominance.
Aroma & flavor
The aroma profile, by contrast, is documented in detail. Wood, diesel, musk and spices form a dark, intense foundation. Sweet citrus notes lie above this, along with additional fruity and tropical accents. The description also mentions a creamy component. This contrast between pungent fuel and woody notes on the one hand and bright fruit sweetness on the other is Black Amber’s clearest sensory characteristic.
Terpene profile
Five terpenes are recorded: limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool and humulene. The source version sometimes uses more specific chemical designations such as trans-caryophyllene, beta-myrcene and alpha-humulene. Concentrations or a reliable ranking are unavailable. The terpene list therefore complements the spicy, fruity and musky bouquet, but should not be read as an unchanging formula for every batch.
Effect tendency
The effects are initially described as euphoric, mentally clear and mood-enhancing. As the experience progresses, relaxation, calmness and, in some cases, drowsiness are said to become more prominent. An appetite-stimulating impression is also recorded. The available sources therefore combine a mentally brighter initial phase with a physically calmer later perception. Such patterns are based on user reports and may vary depending on the individual, dosage and product.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The cannabinoid details also do not fully match. The dataset records exactly 24 percent THC, while the description gives a possible range of 24 to 30 percent. CBD is listed as less than or up to one percent. Without specific batch and laboratory attribution, none of these figures should be presented as a constant strain value.
Additional classification
Information on the breeder, flowering time, yield, growth pattern or flower structure is missing. The medical use claims from the source description have likewise not been adopted. For an objective profile, what remains is the contrasting aroma, the five documented terpenes and the repeatedly described progression from euphoric clarity toward deeper physical calm. Lineage, dominance and the THC range require additional review before the master data can be finalized.
Documented strain tests
Black Amber by avaay in the strain test
Documented sample from avaay. Source: SVAPO Schlossapotheke.
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Frequently asked questions about Black Amber
What type of strain is Black Amber?
We list Black Amber as a hybrid strain with GMO as the parent lineage.
What genetics are behind Black Amber?
The parent lineage of Black Amber is GMO.
What does Black Amber smell and taste like?
Black Amber’s aroma is primarily woody, citrusy, fruity, spicy, musky, diesel-like, sweet and tropical. The intensity may vary depending on the batch and phenotype.
Which terpenes are associated with Black Amber?
Black Amber’s profile includes limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool and humulene. They complement the described aroma profile.
What effects can be expected from Black Amber?
We primarily describe Black Amber as relaxing, euphoric, clear-headed, mood-enhancing, sleepy, balancing and appetite-stimulating. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Black Amber?
A THC level of 24 % is stated for Black Amber. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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