Sativa
Category: Cultivation · Level: Beginner
Cannabis sativa is a subspecies of cannabis traditionally associated with taller plants and effects described as energizing or cerebral.
Cannabis sativa is one of the historically recognized subspecies of the Cannabis genus. Sativa plants are typically taller with narrower leaves and longer flowering cycles than indica. Traditionally associated with uplifting, cerebral effects, though as with indica, modern science considers cannabinoid and terpene profiles more accurate predictors of effect. Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is the legally designated low-THC variety cultivated for industrial fibers, seeds, and CBD extraction. The term 'sativa' retains broad commercial use in dispensary settings worldwide.
Also known as
Cannabis sativa, sativa strains
Usage
- Medical
- Recreational
- Industrial
Related terms
- Cultivar — A cultivar is a plant variety that has been selectively bred and maintained to exhibit consistent, reproducible characteristics.
- Hemp — Hemp refers to Cannabis sativa L. varieties cultivated for industrial, nutritional, and CBD purposes, legally defined by low THC content (typically below 0.3%).
- Hybrid — A hybrid cannabis strain is a cultivar bred from crossbreeding indica and sativa genetics to combine specific traits from each.
- Cannabinoid — Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system, found naturally in cannabis or produced synthetically.
- Indica — Indica is a strain of cannabis commonly associated with relaxing effects and sedation.