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New Strains Alert: Big Bang, Frisian Dew, Green Poison, Jamaican Lion, and Purple Gorilla

Bailey RahnPublished on June 27, 2014 · Last updated January 17, 2023

Ask and you shall receive, good people of Leafly. Elected by you, this week’s new strains include Big Bang, Frisian Dew, Green Poison, Jamaican Lion, and Purple Gorilla. Read more about each variety below, and if you’ve come across any of these newcomers in your own strain hunting, enlighten us with a strain review. Keep the tips coming!

1. Big Bang

Characteristics of Big Bang:

80% indica
Cross between Skunk, Northern Lights, and El Niño
Breeder: Green House Seeds
Apple, rose, and violet aroma
Possesses sedating, calming, and stress-relieving qualities
May help with pain, sleeplessness, and anxiety
Indoor flowering time of 8 to 9 weeks

2. Frisian Dew

Characteristics of Frisian Dew:

50/50 hybrid
Cross between Super Skunk and Purple Star
Breeder: Dutch Passion
Spicy, pine, and citrus aroma
Delivers powerfully euphoric effects and full-body relaxation
Indoor flowering time of 7 to 8 weeks

3. Green Poison

Characteristics of Green Poison:

70% indica
Breeder: Sweet Seeds
Fruity, floral aroma
Brings body numbness and cerebral euphoria
May help with pain, insomnia, muscle spasms, and appetite loss
Indoor flowering time of 7 weeks

4. Jamaican Lion

Characteristics of Jamaican Lion:

High-CBD sativa strain
Breeder: Shadrock
Sweet herbal aroma
Delivers mildly psychoactive effects as well as elevated sensory perception, focus, and creativity
May help with pain, anxiety, and inflammation
Indoor flowering time of 8 to 9 weeks

5. Purple Gorilla

Characteristics of Purple Gorilla:

60% indica-dominant hybrid
Grape, cherry, and citrus aroma
Has relaxing, “couch-lock” effects
May help with pain, insomnia, migraines, and muscles spasms
Indoor flowering time of 7 to 8 weeks

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Bailey Rahn

Bailey is a senior content manager at Leafly, specializing in strains and health. She's spent 7+ years researching cannabis products, spreading patients’ stories, and exploring healthy ways of integrating cannabis into daily life.

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