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Black Mountain Side

Black Mountain Side is described as a sativa-dominant, THC-rich profile with citrus, diesel, pine, earthy, skunky, spicy and cookie notes. Limonene and Caryophyllene are recorded as the dominant terpenes.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Flavours

  • diesel-like
  • pine-like
  • earthy
  • citrusy
  • skunky
  • spicy
  • cookie-like

Effects

  • relaxing
  • energetic
  • sociable
  • mood-enhancing
  • creative
  • calming
  • balancing
  • appetite-stimulating

Terpenes

  • Limonene
  • Caryophyllene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 31 %
CBD up to 0.1 %

The values are provided for context. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Black Mountain Side is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 3rd generation follow below.

Editorial profile

Black Mountain Side in detail

Origin & classification

According to the source description, Black Mountain Side combines Girl Scout Cookies, Durban Poison and OG Kush. However, the structured ancestry fields are empty, so this lineage must initially be treated as a source claim that still requires confirmation. What is reliably documented is its classification as a sativa-dominant profile whose effects combine an active mental side with later physical calm.

Aroma & flavour

The aroma is described as complex and penetrating. Fresh citrus and lemon notes appear alongside powerful diesel. Skunky, earthy and pine-like notes give the profile a darker foundation. The dataset adds spicy and cookie-like facets. The aroma therefore moves between bright freshness, fuel-like sharpness, forest tones and dry sweetness, without being reduced to a single dominant flavour direction.

Terpene profile

Limonene and Caryophyllene are recorded as characteristic terpenes. Limonene suits the documented citrus freshness, while Caryophyllene corresponds to the spicy, piquant side. This classification describes the profile at hand, but does not guarantee specific concentrations in every flower. Terpene levels and perceived intensity may change with phenotype, growing method, maturity and batch.

Effect tendency

The effects are expected to set in quickly and initially be distinctly cerebral. Energy, creativity, elevated mood and sociability are mentioned. According to the source, a pleasant physical relaxation then develops, without necessarily causing immediate heavy drowsiness. The structured dataset additionally lists calming, balancing and appetite-stimulating effects. These terms reflect recurring observations and are not guaranteed reactions. The transition between activity and calm may vary considerably from person to person.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The dataset records a THC value of 31 percent, while CBD is listed at no more than 0.1 percent. The source text refers to up to 31 percent THC and under 0.1 percent CBD. This wording is more accurate than an assumed fixed value, since laboratory results depend on phenotype, batch, cultivation and measurement method. The data nevertheless identify Black Mountain Side as very THC-rich and low in CBD. Medical use claims from the source text were not adopted, as no clinical evidence is available. Information on breeder, flowering time, yield and growth is missing. The reliable profile therefore consists of a citrus-diesel aroma, two documented terpenes and a described progression of effects from rapid mental stimulation to physical relaxation.

Similar strains & related profiles

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Black Mountain Side

What type of strain is Black Mountain Side?

We list Black Mountain Side as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line OG Kush × Durban Poison × Girl Scout Cookies.

What genetics are behind Black Mountain Side?

The parent line of Black Mountain Side is OG Kush × Durban Poison × Girl Scout Cookies.

What does Black Mountain Side smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Black Mountain Side is primarily diesel-like, pine-like, earthy, citrusy, skunky, spicy and cookie-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Black Mountain Side?

Black Mountain Side’s profile includes Limonene and Caryophyllene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effects can be expected from Black Mountain Side?

We describe Black Mountain Side primarily as relaxing, energetic, sociable, mood-enhancing, creative, calming, balancing and appetite-stimulating. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Black Mountain Side?

A THC range of 31 % is stated for Black Mountain Side. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.