UW

80% INDICA 9 wk flower THC 20%

20%

THC

0%

CBD

9wk

Flower

About UW

In addition to boasting world-class science and engineering facilities and educating alumni like Anna Faris and Joel McHale, The University of Washington has the distinction of lending its name to a popular strain of cannabis. UW, also known as U-Dub or UW Purple, is a strong Grow that was allegedly swiped from one the university’s medical research facilities. It has since become a cult favorite, with a complex taste and strong sedative effects. Cannabis testing lab Analytical 360 has measured UW’s THC content at between 14% and 20%.

UW boasts large, eye-catching flowers that are spherical in shape. These buds have the dense, heavy structure that marks other pure Grow varieties. The tightly-coiled leaves are almost equal parts green and vivid purple and are threaded through with copper-colored pistils. Any purple in the leaves is due to a high genetic concentration of anthocyanins -- pigments like chlorophyll that, when stimulated by cold weather in the growing process, bring out red and purple hues. Incidentally, purple is also one of The University of Washington’s school colors!. A thick coating of milky white trichomes covers the already-colorful flowers and gives them a very sticky, resinous texture. UW’s bag appeal doesn’t end at its visuals, though -- a fruity, berry-like tang jumps off of the strain’s flowers. Grinding or breaking open the buds yields a dank and earthy odor.  When combusted, UW gives off a harsh, acrid smoke that may sting the sinuses and induce coughing; on the exhale, this smoke tastes like incense and musk, and is somewhat reminiscent of an Afghani landrace. Notably, this strain has no discernible grape flavors -- the same pigments that create its purple coloring do not have a corresponding effect on taste.