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Durban Gorilla

Durban Gorilla combines bright orange, mandarin and tropical citrus notes with earthy, gassy and diesel-like depth, along with pine and spice. The effects are initially described as euphoric, energetic and motivating, becoming more physically relaxed later on.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • lemony
  • mandarin
  • citrusy
  • tropical
  • gassy
  • earthy
  • diesel-like
  • pine-like
  • spicy
  • orange-like

Effects

  • euphoric
  • energetic
  • motivating
  • uplifting
  • relaxing

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Limonene
  • Pinene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 27 %
CBD 1 %

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

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Durban Gorilla is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Durban Gorilla in detail

Origin & classification

In the connected source, Durban Gorilla is presented as a cross between Ethos Glue and Mimosa. In the structured master data, however, only Mimosa is recorded as the parent line. This is no reason to discard the other specific strain characteristics, but it does require a correction to the lineage. Until verification, the extensively described cross should be treated as a source reference rather than as a definitively cleaned master data record.

Aroma & flavour

The aroma profile thrives on strong contrasts. Orange, mandarin and additional citrus notes emerge first, accompanied by tropical fruitiness. Beneath this lies a much darker layer of earth, gas and diesel. Pine, along with slightly savoury and spicy nuances, rounds out the profile. Durban Gorilla therefore combines the bright side of the Mimosa classification with a heavy, fuel-like component, without limiting itself exclusively to either direction.

Terpene profile

Limonene, Caryophyllene and Pinene are consistent between the description and the master data. The source also mentions Myrcene, which is absent from the structured field. Myrcene should therefore only be added after a data review. The existing information supports citrus freshness, spice and pine as sensory leitmotifs; specific terpene levels or an identical composition in every plant have not been documented.

Effect tendency

The effects are described as fast-acting and distinctly mentally active at first. Euphoria, energy, motivation and an uplifted mood take centre stage. The detailed description also mentions creativity and focus, although these terms are absent from the structured effect fields. As the experience progresses, physical calm is said to develop without necessarily leading to heaviness or drowsiness. Individual reactions and differences between batches remain possible.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

A THC value of 27 percent and approximately one percent CBD are given as individual values. Without laboratory or batch reference, they are not suitable as guaranteed strain characteristics. At most, they indicate an analysed, cannabinoid-rich expression. The profile should not be defined by these figures alone, especially since the contrasting aroma and the effect described in two stages are considerably more informative.

Further classification

Flowering time, breeder, yield, plant height and flower structure are entirely absent. The name “Durban” also provides no evidence of Durban Poison genetics. Such a connection must not be inferred from the name. Instead, the parent combination mentioned in the description, the citrus-gas profile and the transition from mental activation to a more relaxed physical perception are documented reliably.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Durban Gorilla

What type of strain is Durban Gorilla?

We list Durban Gorilla as a hybrid strain with Mimosa as the parent line.

What genetics are behind Durban Gorilla?

The parent line of Durban Gorilla is Mimosa.

What does Durban Gorilla smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Durban Gorilla is primarily lemony, mandarin, citrusy, tropical, gassy, earthy, diesel-like, pine-like, spicy and orange-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Durban Gorilla?

Durban Gorilla's profile features Caryophyllene, Limonene and Pinene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effect tendency does Durban Gorilla have?

We primarily describe Durban Gorilla as euphoric, energetic, motivating, uplifting and relaxing. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is Durban Gorilla's THC content?

A THC range of 27 % is stated for Durban Gorilla. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.