The 10 Most Popular Marijuana Strains Across the United States

In the United States there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s over 600 in Massachusetts alone), but these 10 stand out among the crowd in terms of their popularity.

There are currently 24 states with legal recreational marijuana, and 38 with legal medical marijuana. The vast majority of these states have thriving legal marijuana markets, with licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries. Among these states, a handful of strains remain popular across the country, with some displaying some serious long-term interest.

With that in mind, using data compiled by Leafly and state regulatory agencies, below are the top 10 most popular marijuana strains across the US:

Blue Dream

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Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid marijuana strain made by crossing Blueberry with Haze. According to Leafly, this strain “produces a balanced high, along with effects such as cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation.” Blue dream is 18% THC but has a low CBD percentage, making this potent strain a fan favorite of both novice and veteran cannabis consumers. In terms of flavor, Blue Dream is reported to smell and taste like sweet berries. Medical marijuana patients often use Blue Dream to treat symptoms of depression, chronic pain, and nausea. Blue Dream originated in California and has since achieved legendary status among West Coast strains and has quickly become one of the most-searched-for strains in the Leafly database.

Sour Diesel

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Sour Diesel, also known as “Sour D” and “Sour Deez,” is a popular hybrid marijuana strain made by crossing Chemdawg and Super Skunk. Sour Diesel effects are dreamy, cerebral, fast-acting and energizing. This strain features a pungent flavor profile that smells like diesel. Medical marijuana patients choose Sour Diesel to help relieve symptoms associated with depression, pain, and stress. Fun fact: Sour Diesel first became popular in the early 1990s and has been legendary ever since.

Girl Scout Cookies

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GSC, also known as “Girl Scout Cookies,” is an indica-dominant hybrid marijuana strain which is a cross between OG Kush with an intermediate strain called F1 Durban. This popular strain is known for producing euphoric effects, followed up by waves of full-body relaxation. GSC is famous for its pungent, dessert-like aroma & flavor profile featuring bold notes of mint, sweet cherry, and lemon.

Green Crack

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Green Crack, also known as “Green Crush” and “Mango Crack,” is a potent sativa marijuana strain made by crossing Skunk #1 with an unknown indica. This strain is beloved by many consumers for its energizing effects. Few strains compare to Green Crack’s sharp energy and focus as it induces an invigorating mental buzz that keeps you going throughout the day. With a tangy, fruity flavor redolent of mango, Green Crack is a great daytime strain that may help consumers fight fatigue, stress, and depression. Because the name “Green Crack” perpetuates a negative image of cannabis, some people have taken to calling this strain Cush (with a ‘C’) or Green Cush instead.

OG Kush

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OG Kush, also known as “Premium OG Kush,” was first cultivated in Florida in the early ‘90s when a marijuana strain from Northern California was supposedly crossed with Chemdawg, Lemon Thai and a Hindu Kush plant from Amsterdam. The result was a hybrid with a unique terpene profile that boasts a complex aroma with notes of fuel, skunk, and spice. OG often refers to “Original Gangster,” indicating either the strain’s authenticity or intensity.