The Ugly Duck (Pablo Picasso Crested)

The Ugly Duck (Pablo Picasso Crested) is a unique cannabis strain developed by TerpyZ X KalySeeds, created by crossing Vino Tinto with Pablo Picasso. This strain represents a fascinating example of cannabis breeding focused on distinctive morphological traits rather than conventional flower production. The strain is characterized by its remarkable crested duckfoot leaves that make it virtually unrecognizable as cannabis during vegetative growth, resembling maple or currant plants instead. The breeding program specifically selected plants with crested leaf growth from the Vino Tinto and Pablo Picasso populations to achieve this distinctive appearance.

The strain exhibits sativa-leaning growth structure with broad crested duck-foot leaves and occasional variegation on some plants. One of its most notable features is the early development of intense terpene profiles - seedlings begin producing aromatic compounds before most other strains, often within the first days of growth. The plants demonstrate exceptional hardiness and are well-adapted to outdoor cultivation, even performing well in colder climates. During the vegetative phase, the distinctive leaf structure provides natural camouflage, making the plants much less recognizable as cannabis. The strain has a flowering time of approximately 70 days and is predominantly homogenous, though some runts may appear in the line.