Genetics & Lineage
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Reported by Nirvana Seeds.
Breeder-reported parentage; not DNA-verified.
Academic research: Three Durban Poison samples (1SN, 4SN, 5SN) were genetically identical (r = 1.00) by microsatellite relatedness analysis. (2022; citation)
Academic research: The two Durban Poison duplicates were assigned to the same mitochondrial haplotype group (group I), serving as positive controls. (2022; citation)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Taste
Breeder releases (5)
| Breeder | Type | Parentage |
|---|---|---|
| Barney's Farm | Sativa | — |
| Dutch Passion | Sativa dominant | — |
| Nirvana Seeds | Sativa dominant | Durban × Skunk |
| The Landrace Team | Sativa | — |
| Zamnesia | Sativa | — |
Academic research (5 studies)
Peer-reviewed, open-access studies that examined samples sold or grown under this name. Findings describe those samples, not the breeder’s release, and may not match every product. Each quote is copied from the paper’s full text.
- Cannabinoids: A Durban Poison sample labeled 17.4% THC measured 11.54% THC by dry weight, 33.7% below the reported value.
“Durban Poison 1 | Dispensary 2, 402R-00012 | Denver, 80210 | 17.4 | 3 | 11.54 (1.38) | -33.70% | -”
Schwabe AL et al. (2023). Uncomfortably high: Testing reveals inflated THC potency on retail Cannabis labels. PloS one. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0282396
- Cannabinoids: The paper reports Durban Poison has high Δ9-THC (15–25%), low CBD (0.1–0.3%), CBG (0.6–1.4%) and THCV (0.2–1.8%).CBG 0.6-1.4%THCV 0.2-1.8%
“the Cannabis strain called Durban Poison is known for its sweet, fruity flavour, high Δ9-THC level ranging from 15% and 25%, low CBD level (0.1–0.3%), and CBG (0.6–1.4%) and THCV (0.2–1.8%) [81]”
Ndlangamandla VV et al. (2024). Finally Freed-Cannabis in South Africa: A Review Contextualised within Global History, Diversity, and Chemical Profiles. Plants (Basel, Switzerland). doi:10.3390/plants13192695
- Genetic analysis: Three Durban Poison samples (1SN, 4SN, 5SN) were genetically identical (r = 1.00) by microsatellite relatedness analysis.r = 1.00
““Durban Poison” samples 1SN, 4SN and 5SN were identical (r = 1.00).”
Schwabe AL et al. (2022). Human olfactory discrimination of genetic variation within Cannabis strains. Frontiers in psychology. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.942694
- Genetic analysis: The two Durban Poison duplicates were assigned to the same mitochondrial haplotype group (group I), serving as positive controls.
“Duplicate cultivars (Carmagnola × 6, Chocolope × 2, Durban Poison × 2, Afghan Kush × 6, Feral Nebraska × 2 and Kompolti × 2) were assigned to the same haplotype groups (group I, I, I, I, II and IV, respectively) as positive controls.”
Attia Z et al. (2022). Mitochondrial genomes do not appear to regulate flowering pattern/reproductive strategy in Cannabis sativa. AoB PLANTS. doi:10.1093/aobpla/plab068
- Label consistency: The paper notes that drug-type samples such as 'Durban Poison' were placed in the hemp-type genetic group, despite their drug-type label.hemp-type genetic group
“some drug-type samples (e.g., “Durban Poison,” Figure 3) are also placed in the hemp-type genetic group”
Schwabe AL et al. (2021). Comparative Genetic Structure of Cannabis sativa Including Federally Produced, Wild Collected, and Cultivated Samples. Frontiers in plant science. doi:10.3389/fpls.2021.675770
Source records checked: 2026-10-28. Research checked: 2026-10-28. Fields without supporting records remain unknown. Potency and terpene composition vary by product batch; use that batch’s COA for tested values. View sources.
Researched details
Support applies to the cited claim and release, not every product sold under this strain name.
- Aromas: spicy, aniseed, liquorice, lemon, cloves (Dutch Passion · release) source
- Retail classification: Sativa dominant (Dutch Passion · release) source
- Flavors: spicy, aniseed, liquorice, lemon, cloves (Dutch Passion · release) source
- Reported effects: uplifting, energizing, sedating (Dutch Passion · release) source
- Summary: Dutch Passion describes its Durban Poison release as sativa-dominant, with spicy, aniseed and lemon sensory notes. Its listed parental cross differs from the landrace narrative, so lineage remains unresolved. (Dutch Passion · release) source
- Retail classification: Sativa (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Reported effects: uplifting, energetic, creatively stimulating (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Aromas: sweet anise, liquorice (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Flavors: sweet liquorice, spicy anise (Barney's Farm · release) source
- Retail classification: Sativa dominant (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Parentage: Durban × Skunk (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Reported effects: relaxing, sedating (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Aromas: pungent, coffee beans, anise, pepper, sour (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Flavors: sweet, earthy, anise, chocolate (Nirvana Seeds · release) source
- Retail classification: Sativa (The Landrace Team · release) source
- Reported effects: bright, energetic, euphoric, meditative (The Landrace Team · release) source
- Aromas: aniseed, sweet lemon, mint, cedar wood (The Landrace Team · release) source
- Flavors: woody, fragrant (The Landrace Team · release) source
- Retail classification: Sativa (Zamnesia · release) source
Not established across all releases: aromas, retail classification, summary, reported effects, parentage, flavors, reported terpenes, reported type.
Sources disagree on parentage. These fields remain under review.
Indica, sativa and hybrid are retail shopping labels, not genetics. Parentage is breeder-reported and not DNA-verified. Use your product’s batch COA for tested potency. How Areto sources this page.
Direct breeder sources
- Durban Poison — Dutch Passion cultivar page. Accessed 2026-09-20.
- Durban Poison F1 — official Barney's Farm release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
- Durban Poison — official Nirvana Seeds release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
- Durban Poison — official The Landrace Team release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
- Durban Poison — official Zamnesia release page. Accessed 2026-10-28.
Cultivar facts come directly from the cited breeders. A breeder’s description is a reported claim, not independent genetic verification or a test of your product batch. Community members’ personal experiences are separate from these facts. Corrections: genetics@areto.tech.