Harlequin

Meet Harlequin: The CBD Pioneer

Few strains changed the conversation around cannabis quite like Harlequin. Bred in the mid-to-late 2000s by Mr. Green, this sativa-dominant hybrid was designed with a singular purpose: deliver meaningful CBD content without abandoning the clear-headed, functional experience sativa lovers crave. With a 75% Sativa / 25% Indica composition, Harlequin helped usher in the modern era of high-CBD medical cannabis, proving that relief and clarity could coexist in the same bud.

🧬 Genetic Heritage & Lineage

Harlequin's genetics read like a world tour of landrace cannabis:

• Colombian Gold — a legendary tropical sativa landrace contributing energetic, uplifting qualities
• Thai — a classic Southeast Asian sativa known for its clear, cerebral high
• Swiss Sativa — landrace genetics adding structure and resilience
• Nepali Indica — the lone indica influence, tempering the sativa intensity with grounding body effects

This four-way landrace cross was developed specifically as a medical strain, and it shows: Harlequin is one of the rare strains where CBD content can meet or exceed THC, with reported ranges spanning roughly 3-15% THC and 4-18% CBD. This makes it a Type II chemovar — a balanced cannabinoid profile that opens the door to therapeutic use without heavy intoxication.

👃 Terpene Profile & Aromatics

Harlequin's aromatic signature is anchored by Myrcene, the dominant terpene most consistently reported across sources. Myrcene brings an earthy, herbal backbone and is associated with the strain's gentle body-calming quality. Supporting terpenes round out a genuinely complex nose:

• Pinene — sharp, resinous pine notes that support mental clarity and alertness
• Caryophyllene — a peppery, spicy edge that also interacts with the body's CB2 receptors for potential comfort support
• Limonene — bright citrus lift contributing to the mood-elevating character
• Humulene — subtle woody, hoppy undertones
• Terpinolene and Ocimene — fresher, sweeter top notes that add complexity to the tropical aroma
• Bisabolol — a soft floral, chamomile-like whisper beneath the earthier tones

Together, these terpenes create an aroma profile that's simultaneously earthy, tropical, sweet, piney, woody, citrusy, herbal, and touched with mango — a layered scent that shifts depending on the phenotype and cure.

👅 Flavor Experience

The smoke or vapor delivers an experience that mirrors the aroma closely. Expect an earthy, woody foundation on the inhale, giving way to spicy and herbal mid-notes, then finishing on a sweet, tropical, citrus, and fruity exhale. It's a flavor journey that feels more like sipping an herbal tea infused with tropical fruit than a typical