Clem Cake
Modern
BPhybrid
Banana Pride
Top flavors
spicycitrusearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Banana Pride has balanced effects.
Banana Pride
Banana Pride is a modern hybrid strain derived from Wedding Cake. As a contemporary cultivar, it requires moderate attention during cultivation and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Growers can expect a high yield from this plant, which reaches maturity after a 55-day flowering period.
The chemical profile of Banana Pride is defined by a diverse array of terpenes, led by dominant notes of caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene. This complex arrangement continues with linalool, humulene, beta-pinene, and pinene, followed by traces of bisabolol, camphene, caryophyllene-oxide, alpha-terpinene, terpinolene, and terpinene. These compounds combine to create a distinct sensory profile categorized by its sophisticated aromatic and flavour transitions.
As a THC-dominant hybrid, Banana Pride is primarily used to address concerns regarding stress, pain, and sleep. Users typically report feelings of being relaxed, happy, and uplifted after consumption. The genetic legacy of this strain is well-established through its notable offspring, which include Banana Cupcake, Bananarlic, Chirinana, Frutality, Space Milkshake, and TropiConce.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%limonene ~28%myrcene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~28% | citrus | social · creative |
| myrcene | ~12% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
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happy
anytime△
uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Balanced Hybrid
■ Indica 50%■ Sativa 50%
Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Banana Pride.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Chemdawg
caryophyllene· creative· relaxed
Hindu KushLandrace
camphene· relaxed· sleepy
Pink Panties
pinene· relaxed· focused
Great-grandparents
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Girl Scout Cookies
caryophyllene· relaxed· creative
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Sunset Sherbet
caryophyllene· relaxed· uplifted
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Siblings
Share parent wedding cake
Banana Butter PiecaryophylleneBanana Runtz CakelimoneneBessieCakecaryophylleneBlueberry TidesmyrceneChoca Cake MarmaladecaryophylleneClem CakecaryophylleneDiezel CakezcaryophylleneDosi-CakecaryophylleneForza SourcaryophylleneGary CakecaryophylleneGG Wedding MintscaryophylleneGlazed DonutmyrceneGolden MorncaryophylleneGreasy MotorCake RuntzcaryophylleneHeart Shape CloudcaryophylleneIced ApplescaryophylleneIzzy CakezcaryophylleneJaeger Cake S1limoneneJungle CakemyrceneKosher Cake AutocaryophylleneLucky CatcaryophylleneLucky StarcaryophylleneMadaracaryophylleneMazar-i-CakecaryophylleneMecha-GodzillacaryophylleneMermaid’s MilkmyrceneMotor Cake CrepescaryophylleneMurder MountainlimoneneNew England Rock Candy V2myrceneOrange Mintscaryophyllene
Offspring — 6 strains bred from Banana Pride
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banana Pride indica or sativa?
Banana Pride is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Banana Pride?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Banana Pride good for daytime use?
Banana Pride is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.