Glossary

Hybrid

Plain-English definition, aliases (hybrid strain), and science context.

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aka hybrid strain

A hybrid is a cannabis strain that combines indica and sativa genetics. Hybrids can be balanced, sativa-leaning, or indica-leaning depending on parent strains. Most modern commercial cultivars are hybrids — pure indica or pure sativa cultivars are rare in 2026's catalog. Effects vary widely.

Example: Most popular modern strains like Wedding Cake and Gelato are hybrids.

Etymology: General botanical term applied to cannabis breeding since the 1970s.