White widow (cannabis)
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| White Widow | |
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| White Widow | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Cannabaceae |
| Genus: | Cannabis L'Hér. |
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White Widow is a strain of Cannabis known for its abundance of white trichomes and high potency.[1] The strain won the Cannabis Cup in 1995.[2][3]
According to a 2004 report by The Guardian's Anushka Asthana, White Widow carries around 8.2% of the active ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and sells for approximately £20-£25 for an eighth of an ounce 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.[4]
[edit] Cultural references
White Widow is mentioned by comedian Bryan Myrick in a bit about his trip to Amsterdam, and is referenced in the Showtime television show Weeds.[citation needed].
In several rap/hip hop songs, White Widow is referred to as Blue Moon Marijuana[citation needed].
[edit] References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hager, Steven (February 9, 2009). "Cannabis Cup Winners". High Times. http://hightimes.com/cancup/hager/5064. Retrieved September 21, 2009.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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