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MAY 19, 2025

Grease Monkey is a hybrid cross of GG4 and Cookies & Cream, originally bred by Exotic Genetix. Untucking the flat-top end revealed a ground turf-green flower with a light trichome frost still visible in the grind. Island Cannabis Co. This preroll tested at 0.01% THC, 31.953% THCa, and 34.247% total cannabinoids.

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Trichome Hybrid Sativa Cannabis 62

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MARCH 13, 2025

Funky Lo Mein is a hybrid cross of Raspberry Shortcake and (Bermuda Triangle OG X (Louis XIII X Grim Bastard OG). A layer of solidly milky trichomes reached out from beneath hairs, glittering in direct light ,while remnants of lime-green sugar leaf added even more visual contrast. Im a sucker for a great strain name.

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Trichome Hybrid Terpenes Strains 70

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz. The trichome layer was noticeably dense with developed milky trichomes at all points, glittering when held up to light. The trichome layer was noticeably dense with developed milky trichomes at all points, glittering when held up to light.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Research and Development 105

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 is a hybrid cross of Orange Zkittlez and Strawberry Guava originally bred by Bloom Seed Co. ILNJ photos Three large buds, chunky near the base but reaching out into a point at their apex, carried a bright lime-green-base tone, clumps of curled orange hairs, and a dense trichome frost that brightened the base further.

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Hybrid Trichome Terpenes Strains 111

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APRIL 17, 2025

Pacific Pie is a hybrid cross of Apples & Bananas and Georgia Pie. Large capitate-stalk trichomes were transitioning from clear to milky and visible with the naked eye. Thankfully, those times have passed and the dough-heavy cuts we are left with are much more complex and interesting than their predecessors.

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Trichome Strains Indica Hybrid 67

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fox River Chem is a hybrid Chemdog cross. ILNJ photos Two large cola tips and a small popcorn piece carried a uniform lime-green base tone, accented by some deep-forest-green sugar-leaf remnants, wispy outreaching orange hairs, and a glistening milky trichome frost.

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Collective Hybrid Trichome Strains 105

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix. Thick-orange hairs weaved across the surface and under sugar-leaf remnants, while milky trichomes dotted the surface. Overall, this was an easygoing floral hybrid that could be enjoyed any time of day.

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Hybrid Trichome Strains Indica 105

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APRIL 29, 2025

GMO Rootbeer is a hybrid cross of GMO and Root Beer. An ambering trichome layer was visible with the naked eye, adding a slight golden hue. Kaviar GMO Rootbeer instantly stood out by blending the old with something new. During a recent stop at Consume Marion , I picked up an eighth of Kaviar GMO Rootbeer to review.

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Hash Trichome Hybrid Strains 58

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AUGUST 25, 2024

Sweet Tea is a hybrid cross of Cali-O, Alcatraz OG, and Space Queen. The trichomes were visibly amber, bringing additional warmth to the color palate. Sweet Tea struck as a middle-ground hybrid. I recently stopped into Trinity on University and picked up Sweet Tea flower cured with citra hops.

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Hybrid Trichome Events Cannabinoids 105

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MAY 21, 2024

Picked up at Sunnyside Champaign , TK-91 is a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Chem 91. Vibrant fire-orange hairs were thick, rising out and away from the milky trichome frost. Heavier than the hybrid label led me to anticipate, TK-91 opened with a foggy and distractible headspace. total cannabinoids.

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Hybrid Trichome Strains Events 105

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MAY 15, 2024

Blu Bomb Pop is a hybrid cross of Candy Rain and Blulato. Thick orange hairs curled inwards, becoming small clumps hiding beneath the light trichome layer that had just started to transition from milky to amber. Blu Bomb Pop struck as a center spectrum hybrid more than the indica label on the jar.

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Hybrid Indica Trichome Strains 105

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Strawberry Bubbles #5 is a hybrid cross of Mimosa and Strawberry Guava, bred by Bloom Seed Co. Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light. I picked up a sample to see if it takes me back to my first premium experience.

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Trichome Terpenes Hybrid Strains 111

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DECEMBER 7, 2024

Heavy Strawberries is a hybrid cross of Permanent Marker and Strawberry Torte. Very pale turf-green slightly-foxtailed flowers were encrusted with a milky trichome frost and thick bunches of rust red hairs. Overall, Heavy Strawberries delivered on real berry flavor and a relaxing indica-hybrid high.

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Hybrid Trichome Indica Strains 105

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APRIL 16, 2024

Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. ILNJ photos Five popcorn-sized buds carried a light-trichome frost on large deep-purple, almost-black sugar-leaf remnants that indicated the restrained hand trimming. I picked up all three to review at Ivy Hall Peoria and this is Jelly Roll.

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Hybrid Indica Trichome Terpenes 105

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Johnny Apple Seed is a hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Apple Fritter, originally bred by Elev8. True to the hybrid nature of the strain, my energy levels remained unchanged throughout the experience, and combined with the mood boost, this made Johnny Apple Seed a great anytime strain.

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Hybrid Strains Trichome Terpenes 105

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Alley Cat is a hybrid cross of T. ILNJ photos One longer flower top alongside two smaller pointed popcorn buds carried varying shades of light-lime and dark-turf green, splashes of purple, clustered fire-orange hairs and a robust trichome covering the entire flower with a milky tone. S (This Is The S**t) and Diablo.

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Collective Hybrid Trichome Cultivation 111

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MARCH 24, 2024

Dream Cloud is a hybrid cross of Platinum Yoda and Blue Dream from In House Genetics, bred by JoDa. This Dream Cloud takes about 64 days to flower (under a Growers Republic 780W Full Spectrum light) and produces large olive-green buds covered in creamy trichomes with protruding rust-colored pistils.

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Hybrid Trichome Patients Education 105

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath. Powdered in creamy trichomes, the buds were forest and dark green with thin rusty pistils blended in. The effects landed square in the middle for a balanced hybrid head and body buzz. This review is for the strain Jupiter. The flavor added citrus and fruit.

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Hybrid Strains Trichome Terpenes 98

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JULY 26, 2023

Bahama Runtz is a 50/50-hybrid cross between Solfire’s Bahama Mama and ABF’s S1 Runtz. The Bahama Runtz buds, sticky to the touch, are olive green, gray, and dark purple and covered with creamy trichomes, creating solid bag appeal. The aroma and flavor also carry back notes of a sour citrus that somehow adds to the sweetness.

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Hybrid Patients Education Trichome 98

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Punchline is a hybrid cross of Cherry Punch x (Cherry Punch x Ethos Cookies #16) x Ethos Cookies #4. The trichome frost added a sparkle when the flowers were held to the light. Overall, Punchline leaned into its heavy candy-citrus aroma while delivering an anytime hybrid experience.

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Hybrid Hash Trichome Events 90

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APRIL 1, 2024

Smackerz is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. The entire bud was highlighted with a dense trichome frost. Smackerz smacked as a hybrid more than an indica, providing a clearheaded come up with a positive mood and a big headspace, allowing for focus and clarity of thought. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Strains 111

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Gary Payton OG is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. Bright-turf green with vivid-fire orange hairs crisscrossing each bud, these flowers carried a milky and sparkling trichome frost. While I may complain about the small number of labels currently on sale in Illinois, there are still some I’ve not yet reviewed, including 93 Boyz.

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Hybrid Trichome Terpenes Strains 98

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JULY 7, 2023

The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. ILNJ photos The eighth came as a handful of loosely structured, bright green buds with patches of clumped-together thick-orange hairs and a generous milky trichome frost. Tales & Travels has recently released a fresh batch of this strain.

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Hybrid Trichome Research and Development Strains 98

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NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Berry Tart is a phenotype of Wedding Cake, a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. ILNJ photos A handful of closely trimmed, pointed popcorn buds carried a vibrant turf-green base color, some remnant of orange hairs, and a speckling of small but visible trichomes.

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Hybrid Trichome Research and Development Indica 111

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. ILNJ photo A singular large pointed flower carried undertones of bright turf green, supporting outreaching fire orange hairs and a layer of trichomes that had just turned milky.

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Trichome Sativa Hybrid Terpenes 105

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Rubber Legs is a hybrid cross of Gary Payton and Scotty 2 Hotty. The trichome layer carried a milkiness throughout, reflecting the light at the edges of buds. Rubber Legs is listed as a hybrid but hit me as an indica with a strong brow and headband pressure setting in almost immediately. 7 at Molly’s Joint. CBD and 29.05% THCa.

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Hybrid Trichome Indica Events 104

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Rainbow Sherbet is an evenly balanced hybrid cross of Champagne and Blackberry. The buds are dirty blonde in color with light orange pistils and powdered in tiny amber trichomes. The effect are for those patients who prefer that right-in-the-middle hybrid effects. The exhale adds more sweet pine, sugary mint, and tart kush.

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Hybrid Strains Patients Trichome 98

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APRIL 22, 2024

Chilled Cherries is a hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbert and Cherry Cookies. The trichomes were well developed and starting the transition from milky to amber. This batch of flower tested at 1.81% THC, 19.2% THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 2.08% of the total weight.

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Hybrid Trichome Research and Development Terpenes 111

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DECEMBER 9, 2023

Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. ILNJ photo A small handful of loosely trimmed popcorn buds carried a deep forest green color that was almost entirely obscured by deep royal purple sugar leaf pieces and a frosty coating of milky trichomes.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 111

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Fire Berries is a hybrid cross of Crunch Berries and Fire Alien Kush. ILNJ photo This eighth came as a handful of small popcorn buds with an off-green amber base tone, accented with splotches of purple and a light dusting of amber trichomes. This batch of flower tested at 1.187% THC, 23.333% THCa, and 24.52% total cannabinoids.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 105

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NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co. Visible milky trichomes dotted the surface, but the frost layer was light. This batch of flower tested at 0.71% CBGa, 0.47% THC, 34.09% THCa, and 35.27% total cannabinoids.

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Sativa Hybrid Trichome Strains 105

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MARCH 8, 2023

Chem De Menthe is a hybrid cross of The Menthol and Chem da la Chem. Chem De Menthe is labeled as a hybrid, but it knocked me out. When I see a new option promising these vintage flavors, I’m instantly intrigued. That was what drew me to Chem De Menthe from Rythm when I spotted it on the menu at Rise Effingham.

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Hybrid Trichome Terpenes Strains 98

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JUNE 16, 2024

Heavy, milky and long trichomes cover the olive and light green colors with blotches of rust-colored pistils spinning outward. The effects land right in that middle-hybrid spectrum with a relaxing head and body buzz with no energy boost or loss but more of a complete overall chill.

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JULY 27, 2024

Bruce Banner, a sativa leaning hybrid cross of OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel, gave off a tangy scent of burnt-orange terpinolene that hit me heaviest when I opened the door. I went for a longer 72-day cut to really give the trichomes time to ripen, hung to dry, trimmed, then cured for 14 days in Mason jars.

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Hash Trichome Strains Hybrid 97

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Wild Berry Breath is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Punch Breath. ILNJ photos Visually, the eighth presented as several chunky flowers with a sparkling trichome frost that shrouded the underlying deep green tones and gave the fire orange hairs a sticky matrix to dry into.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Daily Grapes is a hybrid cross of Daily Driver and Grape Pie. ILNJ photos Three pointed flowers made up the eighth, carrying a bright turf-green tone at the base with tiny highlights of royal purple turned lavender by the milky trichome frost. NEZ has focused on only four strains for the brand’s initial release.

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APRIL 16, 2023

Slurricrasher is a hybrid cross of Slurricane and Wedding Crasher. ILNJ photos Slurricrasher definitely had bag appeal with dark purple buds highlighting the green and heavily cream-color trichomes. Slurricrasher landed with traditional hybrid effects. This eighth tested at 0.82% THC, 24.05% THCa, and 24.87$% total cannabinoids.

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