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Hybrid strainBlack Widow
At Black Widow, earthy and woody notes meet fruit, skunk, peppery spice and an ammonia-like sharpness. Reports describe a quick-onset, head-focused and mood-lifting beginning, followed by longer-lasting physical relaxation; increased appetite is also mentioned. Terpinolene, ocimene and limonene are recorded.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- earthy
- woody
- ammonia-like
- skunky
Effects
- appetite-stimulating
- head-focused
- balancing
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Black Widow is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainBlack Widow
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ParentsMexican Sativa
- GrandparentsMexico
- GrandparentsPakistani Hash Plant
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GrandparentsDurban
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
- 3rd generationSouth African Sativa
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3rd generationDurban Poison
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ParentsMexican Sativa
Editorial profile
Black Widow in detail
Origin & classification
Black Widow has historically been described as a hybrid with a South American Sativa and South Indian Indica side. This origin is stated in the detailed source, but contradicts the master data, which identifies “Mexican Sativa × Black Widow” as a self-referential cross and Semyanich as the breeder. Since different versions or incorrectly merged datasets are likely involved, neither the normalized lineage nor the breeder assignment is published as a confirmed general characteristic.
Aroma & taste
The aroma profile is much better documented. Black Widow is described as having an earthy, woody foundation. Fruity accents meet skunk, peppery spice and a distinctive, almost ammonia-like sharpness. This is not a purely sweet profile: the fruit is framed by robust earth, wood and a pungent edge. This combination in particular shapes the recurring sensory description in the sources.
Terpene profile
Terpinolene, ocimene and limonene are recorded as terpenes. The sources associate this combination with fruity freshness, peppery sharpness and earthy-spicy depth. A specific ranking or laboratory proportion is not available. It therefore cannot be claimed that one of these terpenes dominates in every expression. Instead, the information serves as an additional explanation for the multifaceted aroma and flavor profile.
Effect tendency
The effects are said to set in quickly and initially feel distinctly cerebral or head-focused. Uplift, elevated mood and a sense of happiness are mentioned. Appetite stimulation also appears repeatedly. As the experience progresses, longer-lasting physical relaxation is described, which can become increasingly calming. According to the reports, Black Widow therefore combines a more active mental beginning with a calmer physical phase. These effects are experiential observations and not guaranteed results.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The master data lists exactly 18 percent THC and 1 percent CBD. Such precise values are problematic for a strain without a specific batch assignment, even if they may originate from a single analysis. Phenotype, cultivation and harvest influence cannabinoid levels. In the public profile, the figures are therefore understood only as recorded reference values and not as an unchanging specification for every plant.
Further classification
A flowering time of nine to ten weeks or 56 to 70 days is documented. These figures correspond to approximately the same timeframe, but may also be version-specific. Before they appear as a general characteristic, it must be clarified whether the profile describes the classic Black Widow or a specific Semyanich expression. Until then, the profile is defined primarily by its distinctive earthy-skunky aroma and the transition from mental uplift to physical calm.
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Frequently asked questions about Black Widow
What type of strain is Black Widow?
We list Black Widow as a hybrid strain with the parent lineage Mexican Sativa × Black Widow.
What genetics are behind Black Widow?
The parent lineage of Black Widow is Mexican Sativa × Black Widow.
What does Black Widow smell and taste like?
In terms of aroma, Black Widow is primarily earthy, woody, fruity, ammonia-like, skunky, spicy and peppery. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Black Widow?
Black Widow's profile includes terpinolene, ocimene and limonene. They complement the described aroma profile.
What effects are associated with Black Widow?
We primarily describe Black Widow as appetite-stimulating, uplifting, head-focused, mood-lifting, balancing, relaxing and calming. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Black Widow?
A THC range of 18 % is stated for Black Widow. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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