Genetics & Breeding
A pure, region-native cannabis variety that developed naturally over generations in a specific geographic area.
A landrace is a cannabis variety that adapted to a specific region over many generations without modern breeding intervention — examples include Afghani, Durban (South Africa), Acapulco Gold (Mexico), and Thai. Landraces are the genetic foundation of nearly every modern hybrid. They tend to be less uniform than bred strains but carry unique terpene profiles and hardy, climate-adapted traits prized by breeders for creating new crosses.