Malverde

Malverde is a sativa cannabis strain with up to 29.0% THC, known for its uplifted effects and citrus and lemon flavor profile.

Malverde, also known as "Mexican Survivor," is a heavily sativa dominant hybrid strain (90% sativa/10% indica or 95% sativa/5% indica) with unknown parentage but is said to be a strain native to the Michoacán regions of Mexico. This specimen is the survivor from when the US Government sprayed certain Mexican cultivations with crop killer, in order to mitigate drug trafficking. One surviving batch of this marijuana happened to have some seeds inside. These seeds were used in order to achieve a mighty clone of Malverde aka Mexican Survivor, which had been preserved for ages in the Michoacan region. The name Malverde almost certainly references Jesús Malverde, a folk figure from Sinaloa who is sometimes called the "Generous Bandit" or the "narco-saint" in popular culture. In cannabis branding, this association is typically used to evoke themes of folklore, regional pride, and a distinctly "verde" (green) identity.

This bud has fluffy spade-shaped dark olive green nugs with amber undertones, bright orange hairs and frosty purple-tinted white crystal trichomes. This bud is best known for its delicious flavor, which is said to be like enjoying a fresh margarita, with tastes of sweet and sour citrus accented by fresh lemon and lime and just a touch of spice. The aroma is just as delicious, with a spicy citrus overtone and sweet lemon-lime scents galore. As a strain designation, Malverde began appearing on West Coast menus in the early 2020s, often in limited quantities. Like many contemporary hybrids, it may have emerged through collaboration between boutique breeders and small craft producers rather than as a mass-market seed-line.