Quiz: Is This Cannabis Strain Name Real?

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The two main types of cannabis that power the products in this guide are indica and sativa. But within those two groups are numerous strains that growers have developed to produce distinct desired traits. Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz or its place of origin, and these monikers can get pretty creative.

Most Vermont dispensaries sell multiple strains from different growers around the state. How well do you know your local cannabis supply? Take this quiz to find out.

Guess which of these weed strain names are the real deal and which are phony baloney. The answers are printed upside down below the quiz. No cheating!

1. Bedwetter

2. Gelato X Blueberry Frosting

3. Holy Hand Grenade

4. Peanut Butter Breath

5. Chasing Waterfallz

6. West Dover Clover

7. Cherry Mocha Latte

8. Eyelash Curler

9. Facemelter

10. Loose Moose

11. Pineapple Slurpee

12. Super Highgate

13. Stink Palm

14. Grandpa’s Cookies

15. Garlic Breath

16. Big Detroit Energy

17. Pomona Sprout

18. Bubble Bath 84

19. Sunshine Skull Sponge

20. Cease & Desist

Answers (don’t cheat!)

1. Real, grown by Clean Cannabis in Hardwick; 2. Real, grown by Zenbarn Farms in Waterbury Center; 3. Fake; 4. Real, grown by Fierce Cultivation in Berkshire; 5. Fake; 6. Fake; 7. Real, grown by Green Mountain Kana in Chelsea; 8. Fake; 9. Fake; 10. Fake; 11. Real, grown by Forbins Finest in Barre; 12. Fake; 13. Real, grown by Mr Tree of South Burlington; 14. Real, grown by Magic Mann in Essex; 15. Real, grown by Pinnacle Valley Farms in Randolph; 16. Real, grown by Humble Skunk in Westford; 17. Fake; 18. Real, grown by Emerald Visions in Alburgh; 19. Fake; 20. Real, grown by Smoke Ranch Redemption in Guilford

The original print version of this article was headlined “Straining Credibility | Quiz: Which of these cannabis strain names are real?”