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A name that is commonly used to describe the intoxicating fuel aroma and flavor of certain <\/span>cannabis varieties<\/span><\/a>. Similar to dank, <\/span>diesel weed<\/span> was originally used to describe high-quality cannabis of any origin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Diesel Weed?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diesel weed is so named for its distinctive aroma of diesel fuel. Cannabis varieties classified as diesel are known for their rich potency, pleasant taste, and <\/span>trichome<\/span><\/a>-dense buds. Diesel weed is known to have more <\/span>sativa<\/span><\/a>-leaning (psychoactive) effects due to its higher levels of THC and terpene content. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular Diesel Strains<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sour Diesel, Chemdawg, GG4, <\/span>Original Diesel Strain<\/span>, and Bruce Banner are a few of the most common <\/span>diesel strains<\/span>. <\/span>In addition, Strawberry Sour Diesel, Original Glue, and Cannatonic are other popular diesel strains known for their sharp aroma and flavor. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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