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IndicaTHC 17–23% · producer-reported

Granddaddy Purple Kush

Granddaddy Purple Kush is a indica cannabis strain. Its reported terpene profile leads with myrcene.

Granddaddy Purple Kush leads with myrcene — Ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove — soft and round. Caryophyllene brings cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon.

Terpene profile

The aroma compounds Granddaddy Purple Kush is reported to carry, strongest first. Illustrative — aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results.

MyrceneEarthyLimoneneCitrus burstCaryophylleneSpicyLinaloolSoft floralPineneSharp freshTerpinoleneComplex pineyHumuleneEarthy hopsOcimeneSweet herbalNerolidolWoodyBisabololChamomileGeraniolSweet roseValenceneCitrus sweet4/12AROMAS
Aroma fingerprint

Granddaddy Purple Kush's illustrative profile lights up 4 of the 12 aroma terpenes, led by myrcene. The lit wedges match the colored cards below — smell and flavor only, never effects.

Myrcene · DominantCaryophyllene · SecondaryPinene · TertiaryLinalool · Minor
Reported dominance
MyrceneDominant
CaryophylleneSecondary
PineneTertiary
LinaloolMinor
MyrceneDominant
Earthy · β-myrcene

Ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove — soft and round.

MangoEarthClove

What research has explored: Cannabis's most common terpene. Studied for sedative- and muscle-relaxant–like effects — but largely in animal studies, often at high doses. Human evidence at the amounts found in flower is limited.

CaryophylleneSecondary
Spicy · β-caryophyllene

Cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon.

Black pepperCloveCinnamon

What research has explored: Unusual among terpenes — it can bind the body's CB2 receptors, so researchers study it for inflammation. Most data is preclinical.

PineneTertiary
Piney · α-pinene

Sharp fresh pine — cool mountain air, clean evergreen.

PineRosemaryBasil

What research has explored: Lab and animal work has examined alertness, memory, and airway-opening effects. Human evidence is limited.

LinaloolMinor
Floral · linalool

Lavender with a touch of gentle spice.

LavenderRosewood

What research has explored: The lavender compound. Aromatherapy and animal studies suggest calming signals; controlled human evidence is limited and mixed.

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Ratings come from signed-in New Yorkers and describe aroma, flavor, and appearance — not effects, and not a BudAbout lab test.

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Granddaddy Purple Kush FAQ

Q. What does Granddaddy Purple Kush smell and taste like?

Granddaddy Purple Kush leads with myrcene — Ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove — soft and round. Caryophyllene brings cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon. These are illustrative aroma notes aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results — and they describe smell and flavor only, never effects.

Q. What is the dominant terpene in Granddaddy Purple Kush?

Granddaddy Purple Kush's illustrative profile is led by Myrcene (β-myrcene), part of the "earthy" aroma family, followed by Caryophyllene, Pinene, Linalool. Terpene levels here are illustrative, not measured by BudAbout.

Q. Is Granddaddy Purple Kush a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

Granddaddy Purple Kush is commonly classified as a indica strain. Classifications vary by source and grower and don't guarantee any particular experience — this is general information for adults 21+.

Q. Does BudAbout lab-test Granddaddy Purple Kush?

No. BudAbout does not lab-test cannabis. The terpene profile shown here is illustrative and aggregated from public sources, and the THC range is producer-reported. We describe aroma and chemistry only.

THC ranges are producer-reported and terpene profiles are illustrative, aggregated from public sources — not BudAbout lab results. BudAbout describes aroma and chemistry only and makes no health or effect claims. This is general information, not medical advice. For adults 21+.