The Encyclopaedia of UK Medical Cannabis

Preserving the history, genetics and future of medical cannabis in the United Kingdom through rigorous botanical documentation.

Macro photograph of a medical cannabis flower with amber trichomes and forest-green calyxes.
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Landrace of the Week

Mazar-i-
Sharif

An ancient heirloom strain from the Balkh region of Northern Afghanistan. Documented for its massive oversized fans and distinct resinous aroma of spiced hashish and forest floor — a foundational influence on modern indica genetics.

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Archival botanical plate of a Mazar-i-Sharif landrace cannabis plant on a bronze tray.