How strong is Black Widow?

In 3 public lab tests, Black Widow flower had a median of 11.2% total THC; most samples were between 10.9% and 16.2%.

Is Black Widow an indica or a sativa?

Black Widow is generally classed as a hybrid.

What strains make Black Widow?

Black Widow is a cross of South American and South Indian Sativa.

What does Black Widow smell like?

Its main terpene is terpinolene (fresh, herbal), and people describe the flavour as ammonia, woody, tea.

Can I buy Black Widow in Canada?

Yes. Our Canadian catalogue lists 52 Black Widow products; availability varies by province and store.

Black Widow

Hybrid

4(371)

Type

Hybrid

THC

10.9%–16.2%

CBD

—

Main terpene

Terpinolene

Parents

South American × South Indian Sativa

THC range is the middle half of 3 public lab tests of Black Widow flower (2020–2022). Source: Cannlytics lab results, CC BY 4.0.

About Black Widow

Black Widow is a hybrid bred from South American and South Indian Sativa. Reviews most often mention feeling hungry, sleepy and talkative.

THC and potency

Public lab results give a good picture of its strength: 3 flower samples tested between 2020 and 2022 came in at a median of 11.2% total THC (the middle half ranged from 10.9% to 16.2%). That is on the milder side for modern flower. Potency varies by grower and batch, so always check the label.

Aroma, flavour and terpenes

Its reported terpene profile is led by terpinolene, with ocimene and limonene. Terpinolene is known for fresh, herbal brightness with hints of pine and flowers, while ocimene adds sweet, green herbal notes. Consumers most often describe the flavour as ammonia, woody and tea.

Reported effects

Some consumers say they reach for it when dealing with stress, anxiety and pain. The side effects mentioned most are dry eyes, dry mouth and dizziness. These are personal reports, not medical advice.

Black Widow in Canada

Our Canadian catalogue lists 52 products made with Black Widow, mostly flower and pre-rolls and vapes, from brands including Divvy and OCS Bluff. Availability differs by province and store.

Genetics

Parents: South American and South Indian Sativa. Black Widow is also a parent of Mona Louisa.

Black Widow terpenes

Relative strength as reported by consumers.

terpinoleneFresh, herbal
ocimeneSweet, herbal
limoneneCitrus
myrceneEarthy, musky
caryophyllenePepper, spice
pinenePine

Black Widow effects

hungry sleepy talkative

Black Widow products in Canada

52 products in our Canadian catalogue; the most recently updated are shown.

Strains similar to Black Widow

Matched on reported effects, terpenes and type.

Black Widow FAQ

How strong is Black Widow?: In 3 public lab tests, Black Widow flower had a median of 11.2% total THC; most samples were between 10.9% and 16.2%.
Is Black Widow an indica or a sativa?: Black Widow is generally classed as a hybrid.
What strains make Black Widow?: Black Widow is a cross of South American and South Indian Sativa.
What does Black Widow smell like?: Its main terpene is terpinolene (fresh, herbal), and people describe the flavour as ammonia, woody, tea.
Can I buy Black Widow in Canada?: Yes. Our Canadian catalogue lists 52 Black Widow products; availability varies by province and store.