Australian Bastard Cannabis

Australian Bastard Cannabis (ABC) is a unique landrace strain originally from Australia, first discovered in the wild in the 1970s. This atypical strain remained a well-kept secret among local growers for a long time, with some experts believing it could be a natural mutation of cannabis strains introduced to Australia centuries ago, while others suggest it represents a unique local evolution isolated from traditional cannabis lineages. The most remarkable feature of ABC is its drastically altered morphology, with oddly shaped leaves resembling hops or parsley that completely lack the familiar serrated edges typical of cannabis plants. This unique appearance makes ABC extremely discreet and ideal for stealth cultivation, as the plant can go virtually unnoticed anywhere and is considered one of the least cannabis-like varieties available.

While pure ABC plants typically have low potency with THC levels around 5%, modern breeding efforts have successfully hybridized ABC with high-THC strains to create more potent variants. Some breeders claim to have achieved THC levels between 12-19% in ABC hybrids while maintaining the distinctive leaf characteristics. ABC demonstrates exceptional hardiness and resilience, showing vigorous growth, pest resistance, and cold tolerance that makes it suitable for harsh growing conditions. The unique leaf trait is recessive, meaning breeding projects require careful selection to maintain the distinctive morphology while improving potency and yield over successive generations.