Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa is a sativa cannabis strain with up to 24.0% THC, known for its creative effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.

Mona Lisa is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain developed by Dutch Passion, a prominent Amsterdam-based seed company. The strain was created through selective breeding of Brazilian and South Indian landrace genetics, resulting in a cultivar that preserves traditional sativa characteristics while adapting to modern cultivation environments. First introduced in the 1990s, Mona Lisa gained recognition for its balanced effects and became particularly notable as one of the early strains bred specifically for higher CBD content alongside significant THC levels, though most phenotypes remain THC-dominant.

The strain typically produces medium-tall plants with elongated, spear-shaped buds that display a light green coloration with occasional orange pistils. The flowers are often resinous with a moderate trichome coverage. Mona Lisa is characterized by a flowering period of approximately 9-11 weeks when grown indoors, which is relatively standard for sativa varieties. The strain's name references the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, suggesting an artistic or creative quality that aligns with its cerebral effects profile.

While not as widely available as some commercial hybrids, Mona Lisa maintains a reputation among connoisseurs and medical users seeking a clear-headed, functional sativa experience. The strain represents an important point in cannabis breeding history as it emerged during a period when Dutch breeders were systematically developing stabilized varieties from landrace genetics. Some sources suggest Mona Lisa may have contributed genetic material to later CBD-rich strains, though this lineage is not definitively documented.