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The White Strain: A Frosty Clone-Only Hybrid With a Disputed Past

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The White Strain: Origin, Triangle Kush Link and Effects
A note from Robert Misic

A quiet jar is normal here: The White is known for a faint smell and flavour, so judge it by the frost instead. Good buds look dusted in sugar; handle them gently to keep the trichomes on the flower, not your fingers.

What The White is

The White is a clone-only cut, meaning it has been passed on as cuttings rather than as a seed line. SeedFinder files it under clone-only strains, notes that it is also known as Triangle, and classes it as mostly indica, while Leafly lists it as a hybrid. Its parents are unknown: SeedFinder's family tree shows an unknown hybrid on both sides. See our indica vs sativa guide for what those labels do and do not tell you.

Its origin is disputed. Leafly says the strain was originally called Triangle and supposedly came from somewhere in Florida, and Marijuana Guides repeats that account. That name and setting point to Triangle Kush, which Leafly says originated in Florida and is named after the state's three cannabis-producing capitals: Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa.

A grower called Krome, quoted on SeedFinder, tells it differently. He calls The White his strain and says its real name is Triangle because it was a three-way cross, that the name has nothing to do with location, and that "the triangle kush is another local strain that's been around for years." He says it is called The White only for the colour of the finished buds, that to the best of his knowledge it has no relation to White Widow, and that he would rather not discuss its origins because they always seem to start "a heated debate". So the Triangle Kush connection rests on a shared name and remains unconfirmed.

Look, smell and taste

The name comes from the frost. Leafly says The White carries so many white trichomes that the buds look rolled in confectioner's sugar, and that it looks much like an OG in structure. The nose is the surprise: Leafly says it is known for a distinct lack of odour or flavour, though its reviewers most often pick pine, earthy and woody notes. Leafly's lab data lists caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene as the top terpenes. Our trichomes guide explains what that frost is.

Effects people report

Leafly says the high is usually described as equal body and head sensations, and its reviewers most often report feeling relaxed, sleepy and euphoric. The negatives they list most are dizziness, dry mouth and anxiety.

These are self-reports. Health Canada notes that everyone's response to cannabis is different and can change from one time to the next, and that higher levels of THC can increase the risk of serious adverse effects. For medical questions, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

How strong is The White?

Leafly calls The White potent, with the potency associated with the best OG Kush cuts, and rates it above average for THC. Go by the label on the batch you buy, since the same product can vary in potency from batch to batch.

Similar strains

One of its offspring is White Fire OG, which Leafly lists as a cross of Fire OG and The White; Leafly also lists Strawberry Shortcake as a descendant. SeedFinder lists 181 direct descendants in its database, including Albino Rhino, a cross with White Rhino. Despite the shared word, White Widow is not a known relative, according to Krome.

Buying The White

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Cannabis connoisseur with more than 25 years of experience with terpenes and cannabis flavours.

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The White Strain: Origin, Triangle Kush Link and Effects, FAQ

Q.Is The White the same as Triangle Kush?

No. Leafly lists them as separate strains, and Krome describes Triangle Kush as another local strain. The confusion comes from The White's original name, Triangle.

Q.Is The White related to White Widow?

Not according to Krome, the grower who calls The White his strain. He says the name refers only to the sugar-like look of the finished buds.

Q.Is The White an indica or a hybrid?

Leafly lists it as a hybrid with evenly balanced body and head effects, while SeedFinder classes it as mostly indica.

Q.Has The White won any awards?

SeedFinder records a 2nd place in the indica category at the IC 420 Growers Cup in 2009.

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