White widow (cannabis)

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White Widow
White Widow
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Cannabaceae
Genus:	Cannabis L'Hér.
Species
A hybrid of: Cannabis sativa Cannabis indica

White Widow is a strain of cannabis known for its abundance of white trichomes and high potency.^[1] White Widow has been reported to leave the user with a relaxed feeling.^[2] It, like most indica marijuana strains, is a good appetite enhancer. However, being a cross between sativa and indica it also has the sativa quality of mood enhancement - bringing on an interest in activities one may not normally enjoy. The strain won the Cannabis Cup in 1995.^[3][4]
According to a 2004 report by The Guardian's Anushka Asthana, White Widow carries around 18.2% of the active ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and sells for approximately £20–£25 for (1.4 - 2.0 g) in London.^[1] A 2005 article by Bloomberg revealed that White Widow was sold at the Compassion and Care Center in San Francisco for $350 per ounce.^[5]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Asthana, Anushka (January 18, 2004). "So just how potent are our street drugs?". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2004/jan/18/drugsandalcohol.drugs2. Retrieved September 21, 2009. 
2. ^ "White Widow Strain Effects". Leaf.ly. http://www.leaf.ly/hybrid/white-widow. 
3. ^ Hager, Steven (February 9, 2009). "Cannabis Cup Winners". High Times. http://hightimes.com/cancup/hager/5064. Retrieved September 21, 2009. 
4. ^ Bennett, Oliver (August 11, 1996). "wot? no dope?". The Independent. Independent News & Media. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wot-no-dope-1309174.html. Retrieved September 21, 2009. 
5. ^ Gullo, Karen (June 7, 2005). "Marijuana Clubs in San Francisco Unfazed by High Court's Ruling". Bloomberg L.P.. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aVi6eu3oFtKE&refer=us. Retrieved September 21, 2009.