Durban Poison is the last pure sativa standing. A landrace strain from Durban, South Africa, it was brought to the US in the 1970s and has remained unhybridized. It's one of the genetic pillars of modern cannabis — most notably as a parent of Girl Scout Cookies. The pure sativa genetics produce a uniquely energizing, clear-headed high that no hybrid can replicate.
THC
15-25%
CBD
0.1%
Onset
3-5 min
Demand
53/100
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Identification
Specimen
Durban Poison
Classification
SATIVA100% Sativa
Genetic lineage
South African landrace
Breeder
Ed Rosenthal (popularized)
First documented
1970s
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Cannabinoid assay
THC
15-25%
CBD
0.1%
0%5101520253035%
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Terpene profile
Myrcene
0.35%
Earthy base
Terpinolene
0.25%
Herbal, energizing
Ocimene
0.15%
Sweet, uplifting
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Subjective effects
Onset
3-5 min
Duration
2-3 hours
Indicated window
Morning only. Pure sativa energy.
Durban Poison is one of the purest sativa experiences available — because it IS pure sativa, straight from South Africa with no hybridization. The high is electric, clear, and focused. Zero body weight. Pure mental energy. It's the espresso of cannabis.
Pure energyFocusCreativityUpliftingClear-headed
AnxietyParanoiaRacing thoughts
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Therapeutic applications (reported)
DepressionFatigueADHDNauseaMigraines
Reported applications from user-survey aggregates and observational data; not clinical indications. Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.
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Organoleptic properties
Flavor notes
Sweet, Earthy, Pine, Spicy, Anise
Aroma profile
Sweet earth, Pine, Spicy, Licorice hints
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Administration routes
One-hitter
Microdose for sustained energy.
Vaporizer
Clean, focused sativa experience.
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Cultivation data
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Flowering
8-9 weeks
Height
Tall (5-8 feet)
Yield (indoor)
350-450g/m²
Yield (outdoor)
450-550g/plant
Climate
Warm. Originally from Durban, South Africa.
Techniques
Topping for height control.
Notes
One of the few pure landrace sativas commercially available. Extremely stable genetics. Parent of Girl Scout Cookies. Fast for a sativa. The oversized resin glands make it excellent for concentrates.
Registry · NormalizeGreen.com Data compiled from published lab ranges, breeder documentation, and user-report aggregates. Figures vary by batch, phenotype, and cultivation. Informational only — not medical advice. Verify with your dispensary and its certificate of analysis.