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What’s in a name? If you know anything about cannabis you probably know that the word “strain” is commonly used to describe different varieties of cannabis, like Sour Diesel, Granddaddy Purp, and Harlequin.

But here’s the thing: Calling each of those specific plants a strain is useful up to a point, but it doesn’t really capture the different characteristics of each variety. And when your business is delivering cannabis, using the right terminology is important. That’s why one Sacramento marijuana delivery service is gently urging its customers to switch to a more descriptive and appropriate term: cultivar.

What is a cultivar, and how can it help us better understand the marvelous complexities that set each type of cannabis apart from each other? Strap yourself in and get ready for a deep dive into the world of cannabis classifications!

Sacramento Marijuana Delivery: Origins of Cannabis Classification

As you probably already know, we humans have relied on marijuana effects for literally thousands of years. But as far as researchers can tell, it wasn’t until the 1500s that botanists started to have serious conversations about what they should call all its different varieties.

Things were different then. Hemp—cannabis’s wild cousin—was a critical cash crop, used for everything from making sails and ropes for ships to clothing and other industrial products. But botanists believed that all cannabis was a single species, native to India. 

It wasn’t until 1785, when pioneering French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed that the cannabis family consisted of two species, indica and sativa. From there, European plant breeders began replicating what traditional growers in Asia had been doing for centuries: selecting cannabis plants for their specific characteristics and properties, a process that continues today in the form of all the types you can order from a Sacramento marijuana delivery service.

“Strain” vs. “Cultivar”

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If you’ve ever spent any time sampling different types of cannabis, you know they’ll have very different characteristics and effects. But while you may be used to calling them “strains,” that’s not exactly correct. Here’s why.

“Cultivars” is short for “cultivated variety.” It means a specific subtype of plant bred for specific characteristics. That’s why Sour Diesel smells, well, a little like diesel fuel, and imparts energizing and dreamy cerebral effects. It’s been bred over countless generations to produce reliable results.

By comparison, the word “strain” is rarely used in botany. Instead, it usually refers to a variant in microorganisms such as—to use one recent example—COVID. That’s why scientists talk about a “South Africa strain” or an “India strain.” 

And for another thing, “strain” refers to a variation within a particular cultivar. According to the experts at the Sacramento marijuana delivery we consulted, because cannabis cultivars are bred for specific characteristics like potency and consistency, it’s not really appropriate to call them “strains,” which are inconsistent by their very nature. 

Does that mean your delivery person is going to give you a hard time the next time they deliver a bag of fresh, premium cannabis to your door? Because “cannabis strain” is such a widely accepted terminology, there’s no fear of that. But hey: If you’re looking to impress next time you visit a dispensary, try using the term “cultivar” instead of “strain.” It may just earn you some mad respect from your budtender….

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Great place! The staff is wonderful, friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The products are well organized. I highly recommend this dispensary to anyone. Their only con is the parking which isn’t terrible but you may have to park on the street or across the street.

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Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I had specific questions and I was instantly helped. Definitely will be a return customer and would recommend to anyone. The flower is displayed very well with the ability to look at it with a microscope and smell it. All in all excellent experience!!

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I’m telling you – delivery is the way to go! I use to take the drive every few weeks and sit in the lobby then only to have to wait in line to pay. Don’t get me wrong, everyone is always friendly and they are always quick and efficient.

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My favorite part was the fact that they allow you to smell every strain before you buy it. This is a great way to find the perfect product for your needs. And as you know, “the nose knows best”

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The Sanctuary is a great experience from every angle. Online ordering is a breeze, delivery is prompt and friendly, selection is extensive. Security on-site is always professional, the budtenders are all knowledgeable and friendly. Their process from check in to check out is efficient and the environment is fun and enjoyable, I always leave there feeling like I just hung out with some friends for a few minutes.

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