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Landrace.wiki
Community powered Landrace Cannabis Wiki
Preserving traditional knowledge • Documenting genetic diversity • Supporting conservation
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.
- Stable8
- Vulnerable21
- Endangered43
- Critical89
- Extinct127
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Featured Growing Regions
Khorat Plateau
Southeast Asia → Mekong Basin → Khorat Plateau
NLD heartland under hybrid pressure; core accessions at risk.
Critical {{#if:| {{{GrowingArea}}} | Sakon Nakhon 12 accessions
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Balkh Oasis
South Asia → Hindu Kush–Himalayan
Oasis agriculture with cold-night resin selection.
Endangered {{#if:| {{{GrowingArea}}} | Balkh 9 accessions
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Malana
South Asia → Hindu Kush–Himalayan
High-elevation charas region; tourist hybrids increasing introgression risk.
Vulnerable {{#if:| {{{GrowingArea}}} | Himachal Pradesh 6 accessions
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Featured Accessions
🔴 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), Zomia Collective} 2023-11-15 Tier 2 Seed bank
Legendary NLD associated with “Thai Sticks”; selection under hybrid pressure.
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🟠 Endangered Balkh Oasis Population
Mazar-i-Sharif
South Asia → Hindu Kush–Himalayan · Balkh, Afghanistan
ID: ZOM-2022-AF-004 Collected by Local collaborator, —} 2022-10-02 Tier 2 Seed bank
Cold-night hashplant from Balkh oases; dense resin; cultivation area shrinking amid instability.
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🟡 Vulnerable Malana Population
Malana Cream
South Asia → Hindu Kush–Himalayan · Himachal Pradesh, India
ID: ZOM-2021-IN-019 Collected by Zomia Collective, Zomia Collective} 2021-11-07 Tier 3 Living collection
High-elevation charas line maintained in Malana; tourism and hybrid seed sales increasing introgression risk.
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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.
Getting Started
What's Going On...
- In the News – Cannabis policy and landrace preservation news
- Community Updates – Internal updates and discussions
- Research & Studies – Latest scientific findings
- Conservation Alerts – Threats and preservation efforts
Documentation & Research
- Botany – Plant structure and identification
- Genetics – Genetic diversity and breeding
- Geography – Origins and distribution
- History – Cultural and historical context
- Traditional Methods – Time-tested techniques
- Conservation – Preservation efforts and threats
Browse Accessions
Preservation Partners
- Zomia Collective – Founding team and primary field documentation
- Real Seed Company – Original specialists in authentic landrace seeds (est. 2007)
- All Partner Organizations – Complete directory
Ways to Contribute
- Document Accessions – Add new varieties to the database
- Field Reports – Share expedition documentation
- Grow Reports – Document cultivation experiences
- Smoke Reports – Report effects and characteristics
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