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Hybrid StrainLost Cause
Lost Cause is a noticeable hybrid strain from Amnesia Haze × Do-Si-Dos. Resinous flowers are clearly part of its profile.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- tart
- apple-like
- floral
Effects
- tingly
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
These values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Lost Cause is shown at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainLost Cause
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ParentsDo-Si-Dos
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GrandparentsGirl Scout Cookies
- 3rd generationOG Kush
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
- GrandparentsOG Kush Breath
- GrandparentsFace Off OG
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GrandparentsGirl Scout Cookies
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ParentsAmnesia Haze
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GrandparentsAfghani
- 3rd generationAfghanistan
- GrandparentsHawaiian
- GrandparentsHaze
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GrandparentsJamaican
- 3rd generationJamaican Landrace
- 3rd generationJamaica
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GrandparentsAfghani
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ParentsDo-Si-Dos
Editorial profile
Lost Cause in detail
Origin & classification
Lost Cause is a hybrid strain from Amnesia Haze × Do-Si-Dos. With up to 19 % THC, its THC levels are in the solid mid-range.
Aroma & flavour
The often-mentioned resin production is also clearly among the characteristics that define this strain. The profile comes across as rather sweet and fruity, with a softer character. The effects are also generally described as being on the calmer, more physical side. In addition to the aroma, the combination of resin, flower density and solid yields is often highlighted.
Terpene profile
It is precisely the genetics and the clearly recognisable core profile that make Lost Cause interesting.
Effect tendency
This creates a profile with a clear signature of its own rather than an arbitrary standard mix. Its lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it seem formulaic.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Lost Cause combines Amnesia Haze with Do-Si-Dos. With up to 19 % THC, Lost Cause ranges from the mid-level to the clearly noticeable range. At the same time, the lines mentioned give Lost Cause a lighter, more head-focused component. This makes Lost Cause interesting for comparisons in which effects and aroma should be considered equally. In terms of cultivation classification, Lost Cause comes across as more accessible than particularly demanding. Its hybrid character is most apparent in the combination of origin, aroma and described effects. This makes Lost Cause easy to interpret without being defined by a single value alone.
Further classification
With Lost Cause in particular, it is helpful that its fundamental direction can still be readily inferred from its parentage.
Further classification
Anyone wishing to compare Lost Cause with similar strains should focus above all on its parentage of Amnesia Haze and Do-Si-Dos and its cannabinoid range of up to 19 % THC. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere buzzwords or isolated THC figures.
Further classification
Lost Cause combines several directions without becoming confusing. That is precisely what makes the strain interesting if you are not looking for a one-dimensional profile, but for something with greater range and a clear direction nonetheless.
Further classification
Ultimately, Lost Cause is most interesting when strains are compared not only by name or hype, but by comprehensible characteristics. Genetics provide the most important reference points for assessing the profile realistically and distinguishing it from similarly named or similarly marketed strains.
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Frequently asked questions about Lost Cause
What type of strain is Lost Cause?
We list Lost Cause as a hybrid strain with the parentage Do-Si-Dos × Amnesia Haze.
What genetics are behind Lost Cause?
The parentage of Lost Cause is Do-Si-Dos × Amnesia Haze.
What does Lost Cause smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Lost Cause is primarily associated with sweet, tart, apple-like, spicy-herbal and floral notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Lost Cause?
Lost Cause’s profile features Caryophyllene, Terpinolene and Humulene. They complement the aroma profile described above.
What effects can be expected from Lost Cause?
We describe Lost Cause primarily as calming, mood-enhancing, relaxing and tingly. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Lost Cause?
Lost Cause is listed with a THC range of up to 19 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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