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Girl Scout Cake

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Girl Scout Cake has balanced effects.

Girl Scout Cake is a modern, autoflowering strain developed through a cross between Ruderalis and Girl Scout Cookies. The origins of this specific hybrid remain undocumented, and no singular breeder or timeline of development is officially recorded. As a modern derivative of its parentage, it is intentionally designed for a simplified cultivation experience, functioning as an easy-to-grow variety suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

The sensory profile of Girl Scout Cake is driven by a complex array of compounds, with caryophyllene presenting as the dominant terpene. Following this primary note, the profile continues through limonene, myrcene, humulene, linalool, pinene, terpinolene, beta-pinene, nerolidol, ocimene, bisabolol, guaiol, and camphene. Because these chemical expressions can vary, the final aromatic output is an estimated reflection of this specific sequence, leaning heavily on the presence of spicy caryophyllene backed by the citrus and herbal notes of its subsequent terpene constituents.

This THC-dominant cultivar is known for providing users with consistent effects that are primarily defined as relaxed, happy, and uplifted. Due to this pharmacological impact, common use cases for the strain include the management of stress, pain, and sleep-related difficulties. While it offers a distinct profile for the consumer, the plant produces a low yield and reaches completion after a 75-day flowering cycle. As of now, there are no notable offspring recorded for Girl Scout Cake within the current strain database.

Terpene Profile

Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.

caryophyllene ~60%limonene ~28%myrcene ~12%
TerpeneShare
caryophyllene~60%
limonene~28%
myrcene~12%

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.

~28%

citrus

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Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.

~12%

earthy

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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.

Genetic Profile

Autoflower

Photoperiod-independent. Flowers based on age, not light cycle. Compact and fast.

THC-Dominant

High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.

Genealogy

Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Girl Scout Cake.

Ancestry

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Siblings

Share parents ruderalis / girl scout cookies

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Composite Traits

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daytime-productivitymorning-useevening-wind-down

Where to buy Girl Scout Cake

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Similar strains

Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Girl Scout Cake indica or sativa?

Girl Scout Cake is modeled here as a autoflower (photoperiod-independent).

What terpene is dominant in Girl Scout Cake?

Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.

Is Girl Scout Cake good for daytime use?

Girl Scout Cake 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.