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= Welcome to Landrace.Wiki =
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The definitive reference for landrace cannabis genetics, cultivation and conservation.
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'''Landrace.wiki''' is the open database for landrace cannabis—populations, their genetics, and the knowledge around them. Browse documented accessions, track conservation efforts, and contribute to preserving genetic diversity before it’s lost.
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Landrace cannabis represents the original, pure genetic foundations of Cannabis before modern hybridization. These ancient varieties evolved naturally in their native environments over thousands of years, shaped by local climate, soil and traditional cultivation practices. Each landrace tells the story of both the plant's adaptation and the cultures that stewarded these genetics through generations.
=== Landrace Cannabis Growing Region and Accession Map ===


This wiki serves as a comprehensive repository for preserving the knowledge, genetics, and cultural heritage of these irreplaceable cannabis populations from around the world.
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    data-accessions="https://landrace.wiki/static/geo/accessions.json">
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== Theory ==
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Dive deep into the scientific foundations that make landrace cannabis unique. From basic plant biology to advanced genetic concepts, this section covers the theoretical knowledge needed to understand what makes these varieties special and how they've evolved over millennia.
<div class="lw-cons-panel" role="region" aria-label="Conservation overview">
  <div class="lw-cons-title">Conservation overview</div>


[[Basics]] - What is Landrace Cannabis?
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    <div class="lw-kpi">
      <div class="lw-kpi__num">288</div>
      <div class="lw-kpi__label">Known growing regions</div>
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    <div class="lw-kpi">
      <div class="lw-kpi__num">128</div>
      <div class="lw-kpi__label">Documented regions</div>
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    <div class="lw-kpi">
      <div class="lw-kpi__num">1,450</div>
      <div class="lw-kpi__label">Accessions · across [[Growing regions|12 regions]]</div>
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[[Cannabis Botany]] - Plant structure, morphology, and biological systems
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    <div class="lw-seg lw-s-stable"    style="flex-grow:8"  title="Stable • 8"></div>
    <div class="lw-seg lw-s-vulnerable"  style="flex-grow:21"  title="Vulnerable • 21"></div>
    <div class="lw-seg lw-s-endangered"  style="flex-grow:43"  title="Endangered • 43"></div>
    <div class="lw-seg lw-s-critical"    style="flex-grow:89"  title="Critical • 89"></div>
    <div class="lw-seg lw-s-extinct"    style="flex-grow:127" title="Extinct • 127"></div>
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[[Genetics & Breeding]] - Population genetics, heredity, and landrace characteristics
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    <li class="lw-legend__item"><span class="dot dot--stable" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="lbl">Stable</span><span class="count">8</span></li>
    <li class="lw-legend__item"><span class="dot dot--vuln"  aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="lbl">Vulnerable</span><span class="count">21</span></li>
    <li class="lw-legend__item"><span class="dot dot--end"    aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="lbl">Endangered</span><span class="count">43</span></li>
    <li class="lw-legend__item"><span class="dot dot--crit"  aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="lbl">Critical</span><span class="count">89</span></li>
    <li class="lw-legend__item"><span class="dot dot--ext"    aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="lbl">Extinct</span><span class="count">127</span></li>
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[[Biochemistry]] - Cannabinoids, terpenes, and chemical profiles
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  <!-- <div class="lw-note">Data gaps: status unknown for 161 additional regions.</div> -->
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[[Taxonomy]] - Classification systems and nomenclature
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[[Conservation Dashboard|Open dashboard]] | [[Growing regions|Browse regions]] | [[Accessions|Browse accessions]] | [[Help:Documenting accessions|Contribute data]]
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[[Research Methods]] - Field collection, analysis, and documentation techniques
== Featured Growing Regions ==
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{{Home/FeaturedRegionCard
|Page=Northeastern Thailand
|RegionName=Northeastern Thailand
|GPName=Southeast Asia - Khorat Plateau
|Country=Thailand |Province=
|Status=Endangered
|Accessions=100+
|Hook=The Khorat Plateau NLD landrace corridor retains core Thai-stick genetics, but diversity is eroding rapidly; conservation and documentation are urgently needed.
|HeroImage=Phu-Phan-Mountains-01.jpg
}}
{{Home/FeaturedRegionCard
|Page=Northern Laos
|RegionName=Northern Laos
|GPName=Southeast Asia - Lao Highlands
|Country=Laos |Province=
|Status=Critical
|Accessions=9
|Hook=Rugged northern Lao highlands with NLD-type landraces still in cultivation, but under intense pressure; documentation and conservation are urgent.
|HeroImage=Northern-Laos-01.jpg
}}
{{Home/FeaturedRegionCard
|Page=Western Himalayas
|RegionName=Western Himalayas
|GPName=South Asia - Western Himalayas
|Country=India |Province=
|Status=Vulnerable
|Accessions=100+
|Hook=Charas heartland where high-elevation, village-managed NLD landraces persist despite tourism and law-enforcement pressure—resilient yet not invulnerable.
|HeroImage=Rasol-Grahan-View-01.jpg
}}
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== Geography ==
== Featured Accessions ==
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{{Home/FeaturedAccessionCard
|Page=Phu Phan Squirrel Tail
|AccessionName=Phu Phan Squirrel Tail
|AccessionID=ZOM-2023-TH-001
|Collector=Éloïse
|CollOrg=Zomia Collective
|CollDate=2023-11-15
|GTName=Squirrel Tail
|PopulationName=Phu Phan Hills Population
|PopulationPage=Phu Phan Hills Population
|PopStatus=Critical
|Path=Southeast Asia - Mekong Basin - Khorat Plateau
|Country=Thailand |Province=Sakon Nakhon


Geography is destiny for landrace cannabis. Each region's unique combination of latitude, altitude, climate and soil has shaped distinct genetic populations. Explore how environmental pressures and human selection created the incredible diversity we see in traditional cannabis varieties.
|DocTier=2 |Preserved=Seed bank
|Hook=Legendary NLD associated with “Thai Sticks”; selection under hybrid pressure.
|HeroImage=Phu-Phan-habitat-01.jpg
}}
{{Home/FeaturedAccessionCard


=== Regional Overviews ===
|Page=Meun Sri
|AccessionName=Meun Sri (Khao Luang)
|AccessionID=ZOM-2020-TH-001
|Collector=Éloïse
|CollOrg=Zomia Collective
|CollDate=2025-04-15
|GTName=Meun Sri
|PopulationName=Khao Luang Population
|PopulationPage=Khao Luang Population
|PopStatus=Endangered
|Path=Southeast Asia - Peninsular Thailand - Khao Luang
|Country=Thailand |Province=Nakhon Si Thammarat
|DocTier=2 |Preserved=Seed bank
|Hook=Southern Thai landrace from the Khao Luang massif; historically selected for resin and aroma; now under heavy hybrid pressure along the lowland trade routes.
|HeroImage=
}}
{{Home/FeaturedAccessionCard
|AccessionName=Sipchu Domesticate (Kalimpong Range)
|AccessionID=ZOM-2025-IN-054
|Collector=Éloïse
|CollOrg=Zomia Collective
|CollDate=2025-06-20
|GTName=Sipchu Domesticate
|PopulationName=Sipchu Population
|PopStatus=Unknown
|Path=South Asia - Eastern Himalaya - Kalimpong Range
|Country=India |Province=West Bengal


Explore landrace cannabis populations from their native regions around the world:
|DocTier=2 |Preserved=Seed bank
|Hook=Himalayan foothill accession from tea-garden margins; mixed feral/domesticate mosaic with monsoon hardiness.
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}}
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[[Southeast Asia]] - Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Phillipines & Indonesia
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[[South Asia]] - India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan & Afghanistan
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We are witnessing the rapid disappearance of [[Traditional Methods|traditional cultivation knowledge]] and [[Conservation Status|genetic diversity]] in cannabis. These [[Landrace|landrace populations]] represent thousands of years of natural and human selection, containing unique [[Theory/Genetics & Breeding|genetic traits]] and [[Theory/Biochemistry|chemical profiles]]. Systematic documentation and [[Current Research/Conservation Status|conservation efforts]] can serve as a bridge—preserving irreplaceable genetic heritage while supporting traditional communities and advancing our understanding of this remarkable plant.
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[[Central Asia]] - Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan & Russia
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[[East Asia]] - China, North Korea, South Korea, Russia Japan & Taiwan
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[[Middle East]] - Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon & Egypt
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[[Caucasus]] - Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey & Lebanon
'''<span class="lw-recent">Recent updates</span>''' {{Special:RecentChanges/10}}


[[Maghreb]] - Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia
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<small>''This wiki is maintained by researchers, cultivators, and conservationists dedicated to preserving traditional cannabis knowledge. We welcome contributions—[[Special:UserLogin|create an account]] to edit or [[Landrace.wiki:About|contact us]] to collaborate.''</small>
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[[Central Africa]] - North Sudan, South Sudan
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[[East Africa]] - Ethiopia, Kenya
 
[[Southern Africa]] - Malawi, Congo, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola & South Africa
 
[[West Africa]] - Ghana, Mali, Nigeria
 
[[North America]] - Mexico
 
[[Central America]] - Panama
 
[[Caribbean]] - Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua, Grenada & Antigua
 
[[South America]] - Colombia, Brazil, Peru & Uruguay
 
[[Indian Ocean]] - Madagascar & Reunion
 
[[Oceania]] - Papua New Guinea
 
=== Environmental Factors ===
 
Understanding how environment shapes cannabis genetics:
 
[[Terroir & Climate]] - How environment shapes genetics
 
[[Altitude Effects]] - Highland vs lowland adaptations
 
[[Soil & Geology]] - Regional growing conditions
 
== Growing ==
 
Learn the time-tested methods that have preserved these genetics for generations, from ancient planting rituals to seasonal harvest practices. Discover how traditional growers worked with nature's rhythms to maintain genetic purity and adapt varieties to local conditions.
 
[[Traditional Methods]] - Regional cultivation practices
 
[[Seasonal Cycles]] - Planting, harvesting, processing
 
[[Preservation Techniques]] - Seed storage and genetic conservation
 
[[Modern Considerations]] - Adapting traditional methods
 
== History ==
 
Cannabis and humanity have co-evolved for thousands of years. Explore the rich cultural heritage, trade networks, and traditional uses that shaped these varieties. Understanding this history is crucial for appreciating the cultural significance and genetic value of landrace populations.
 
[[Domestication]] -
 
[[Prehistory]] -
 
[[2000BCE-1450CE]] -
 
[[Colonial History]] -
 
[[Modern History]] -
 
[[Cannabis History by Country]] -
 
== Research ==
 
 
The race is on to scientifically document landrace genetics and cultivation practices before they're lost forever. Follow ongoing expeditions and research efforts working to catalog this incredible genetic diversity while it still exists in its native environments.
 
[[Field Expeditions]] - Ongoing collection and documentation
 
[[Publications]] - Scientific literature and reports
 
== Conservation ==
 
Many landrace populations face extinction due to modernization, prohibition, and genetic pollution from hybrid varieties. Learn about conservation efforts and the critical work being done to safeguard these ancient genetics.
 
[[Basics]] - Basics of Landrace Cannabis Conservation
 
[[Conservation Status]] - Threatened populations and preservation efforts
 
== Sourcing ==
 
With so much genetic pollution and mislabeling in today's market, sourcing true landrace genetics requires knowledge and careful verification. Learn how to identify legitimate sources and avoid the countless fake "landrace" offerings.
 
[[Basics]] - How to source landrace Cannabis or Landrace Cannabis Seeds
 
== Community ==
 
Connect with fellow enthusiasts, researchers, and cultivators. Share your experiences with authentic landrace genetics, contributing valuable data to our collective understanding of these unique varieties and their preservation.
 
[[Accessions]] - Share your landrace cannabis accession documentation here
 
[[Grow Reports]] - Share your landrace grow reports here
 
[[Smoke Reports]] - Share your landrace smoke reports here
 
== About This Wiki ==
 
Started by the [http://www.zomiacollective.com Zomia Collective] team, this wiki documents landrace cannabis varieties from across Asia and their traditional cultivation practices. Our goal is to preserve knowledge of these genetically unique populations and the cultures that have stewarded them.
 
Every landrace variety represents thousands of years of evolution and cultural heritage. By documenting and preserving this knowledge, we honor both the plant and the people who have maintained these genetics through countless generations.
 
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Latest revision as of 08:11, 25 August 2025

Landrace Cannabis Wiki

Landrace.wiki

Community powered Landrace Cannabis Wiki

Preserving traditional knowledge • Documenting genetic diversity • Supporting conservation

Traditional landraces are going extinct rapidly—explore our research to understand what we're losing

Landrace.wiki is the open database for landrace cannabis—populations, their genetics, and the knowledge around them. Browse documented accessions, track conservation efforts, and contribute to preserving genetic diversity before it’s lost.

Landrace Cannabis Growing Region and Accession Map

Conservation overview
288
Known growing regions
128
Documented regions
1,450
Accessions · across 12 regions
  • Stable8
  • Vulnerable21
  • Endangered43
  • Critical89
  • Extinct127
   Northeastern Thailand, Thailand

Northeastern Thailand

Southeast Asia - Khorat Plateau · Thailand 

     
     Endangered
     •100+ accessions

The Khorat Plateau NLD landrace corridor retains core Thai-stick genetics, but diversity is eroding rapidly; conservation and documentation are urgently needed.

Region page coming soon 

   Northern Laos, Laos

Northern Laos

Southeast Asia - Lao Highlands · Laos 

     
     Critical
     •9 accessions

Rugged northern Lao highlands with NLD-type landraces still in cultivation, but under intense pressure; documentation and conservation are urgent.

Region page coming soon 

   Western Himalayas, India

Western Himalayas

South Asia - Western Himalayas · India 

     
     Vulnerable
     •100+ accessions

Charas heartland where high-elevation, village-managed NLD landraces persist despite tourism and law-enforcement pressure—resilient yet not invulnerable.

Region page coming soon 

   Phu Phan Squirrel Tail, Phu Phan Hills Population

🔴 Critical Phu Phan Hills Population

Phu Phan Squirrel Tail

Southeast Asia - Mekong Basin - Khorat Plateau · Sakon Nakhon, Thailand

ID: ZOM-2023-TH-001 Collected by Éloïse, Zomia Collective} 2023-11-15 Tier 2 Seed bank

Legendary NLD associated with “Thai Sticks”; selection under hybrid pressure.

Profile coming soon 

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🟠 Endangered Khao Luang Population

Meun Sri (Khao Luang)

Southeast Asia - Peninsular Thailand - Khao Luang · Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

ID: ZOM-2020-TH-001 Collected by Éloïse, Zomia Collective} 2025-04-15 Tier 2 Seed bank

Southern Thai landrace from the Khao Luang massif; historically selected for resin and aroma; now under heavy hybrid pressure along the lowland trade routes.

Profile coming soon 

   No image

⚪ Unknown Sipchu Population

Sipchu Domesticate (Kalimpong Range)

South Asia - Eastern Himalaya - Kalimpong Range · West Bengal, India

ID: ZOM-2025-IN-054 Collected by Éloïse, Zomia Collective} 2025-06-20 Tier 2 Seed bank

Himalayan foothill accession from tea-garden margins; mixed feral/domesticate mosaic with monsoon hardiness.

Profile coming soon

We are witnessing the rapid disappearance of traditional cultivation knowledge and genetic diversity in cannabis. These landrace populations represent thousands of years of natural and human selection, containing unique genetic traits and chemical profiles. Systematic documentation and conservation efforts can serve as a bridge—preserving irreplaceable genetic heritage while supporting traditional communities and advancing our understanding of this remarkable plant.

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Zomia Collective

Field Research

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Supporting Conservation Efforts

Research Partners

Zomia Collective – The founding team behind this wiki and primary source of field documentation.

Real Seed Company – The original landrace cannabis conservationists, since 2007.

Contributing Knowledge

Community Documentation

Document an Accession
Share knowledge about landrace varieties not yet documented in our database.

Grow Reports
Document your cultivation experiences with landrace varieties.

Smoke Reports
Share detailed reports on landrace effects and characteristics.

Submit Documentation • Add Grow Report • Add Smoke Report

New to Landrace Documentation

Getting Started

Learn how to contribute strain profiles, cultivation guides, and regional information to preserve traditional cannabis knowledge. Our documentation standards ensure scientific accuracy while preserving traditional knowledge systems.

Help Documentation • About the Project • Browse Categories

Current Documentation

Research Areas

Cannabis Botany – Plant structure, genetics, and identification
Southeast Asia – Regional cultivation guides and varieties
Traditional Methods – Time-tested growing and processing techniques
Conservation Status – Current preservation efforts and threat assessments

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