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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Gorilla Strain

Purple Gorilla is an indica dominant strain (Girl Scout Cookies × Heart of Darkness). ~17% THC; effects: relaxed, sleepy, tingly.

Median THC
17%
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
17%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneHumuleneLinaloolOcimeneLimoneneTerpinolene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainPurple Gorilla
Descendants (6)

Effects

RelaxedSleepyTinglyArousedEuphoricHappy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

GrapeAmmoniaEarthyBerrySweetPungent

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Unknown or Legendaryregular

About Purple Gorilla

Purple Gorilla, named for its violet, oversized buds, is an indica-dominant hybrid that originated in the Bay Area of California. While we can’t be sure of its lineage, Purple Gorilla is said to contain 60% indica genetics, which are evident in its potent relief of pain, insomnia, migraines, and muscle spasms. Its aroma is a sweet fusion of grape, cherry, and citrus, which brings even more allure to its purple, trichome-speckled buds. Following Purple Gorilla’s 7 to 8 week flowering time, growers are rewarded with massive yields of this highly medicinal indica gem

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Gorilla?
Purple Gorilla comes from Girl Scout Cookies × Heart of Darkness.
Is Purple Gorilla indica or sativa?
Purple Gorilla is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Purple Gorilla have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Gorilla tests around 17% THC.
Is Purple Gorilla available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Gorilla is offered as: regular.