Unknown (Florida landrace)

The **Florida Landrace** refers to a collection of undocumented, heirloom cannabis varieties that adapted to the unique subtropical climate of the Florida peninsula over many decades. These genetics are not the product of a formal breeding company but represent a **folk legacy** of clandestine cultivation. **History & Origins:** * Believed to have originated from seeds brought by travelers, immigrants, and smugglers via Caribbean and Latin American routes from the 1960s through the 1980s. * Adapted to Florida's high humidity, intense heat, heavy rainfall, and long growing season, developing natural resistance to mold and pests. * Survived and evolved through decades of prohibition, often grown in hidden swamps ("swamp weed") and remote areas, leading to rugged, resilient plants. **Genetic Contributions & Legacy:** * Considered a **foundational genetic pool** for many modern "Florida" strains and later commercial hybrids, particularly those known for vigor and mold resistance. * Often described as having a **sativa-influenced** structure with a potentially psychedelic, energetic high, and flavors ranging from sharp citrus and pine to earthy, skunky notes. * Its untracked, open-pollinated history makes it a **landrace in the truest sense**—a regionally adapted population shaped by environment and selection pressure rather than intentional breeding. **Philosophy:** Represents the **preservation of genetics through necessity and adaptation**. It is a living artifact of American cannabis culture, emphasizing survival, resilience, and the irreplaceable value of locally adapted heirloom genetics before the era of commercial seed banks.