California Karma
Modern
HLhybrid-indica
Hard Lemon
Top flavors
pineearthysweet
CalmingEnergizing
Hard Lemon effects are mostly energizing.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
pinene ~60%myrcene ~28%ocimene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinene | ~60% | pine | focus · creative |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| ocimene | ~12% | sweet | energetic · social |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 0.44 mM) counteracting THC-induced short-term memory deficits; most widely encountered terpenoid in nature; anti-inflammatory via PGE-1.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Antifungal, antiviral, decongestant; activates CB1/CB2 at 10–60% THC efficacy per Israeli receptor study (NORML 2025); highly volatile (bp 50–66°C); limited clinical data.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Genetic Profile
Indica-dominant
■ Indica 70%■ Sativa 30%
Primarily indica with sativa influence. Relaxing body with some cerebral lift.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Hard Lemon.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
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Siblings
Share parent dirty dawg
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hard Lemon indica or sativa?
Hard Lemon is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Hard Lemon?
Pinene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Hard Lemon good for daytime use?
Hard Lemon 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.