Lemon #45
A citrus-named strain sold widely with limited breeder documentation.
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Lemon #45 exists on dispensary shelves, but there's no single authoritative breeder or genetic definition. The name is a marketing label that multiple growers use for unrelated plants. If you buy it, ignore the strain lore and check the batch lab report instead. Treat any confident claim about THC, lineage or effects as unverified unless it comes with testing data.
What we know
Lemon #45 appears on North American dispensary menus, typically marketed as a hybrid with a citrus profile. Multiple cannabis retailers sell flower under this name, and consumer reports describe it as lemon-scented. However, there is no verifiable breeder, no published pedigree, and no centralized documentation tying all 'Lemon #45' batches to a single genetic source.
This strain was not found in major online strain databases, seed bank catalogs, or breeder announcements during verification (November 2026).
Why the name alone is not evidence
Cannabis strain names in the legal market function as brand labels rather than stable genetic identities. Genetic studies have shown that cultivars sold under the same name often carry different DNA fingerprints, and cultivars with different names sometimes cluster together genetically Strong evidence[1][2].
The prefix 'Lemon' typically signals a citrus aroma — often driven by the terpene limonene — but does not tell you the plant's actual parentage, THC content, or cannabinoid profile. Multiple unrelated plants could reasonably be called 'Lemon #45' by different growers or seed producers Strong evidence[1].
How to verify if you see it for sale
If a dispensary offers Lemon #45, use these checks:
- Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA). A valid COA includes the batch test date, lab name, and measured cannabinoid and terpene content. It should not show inflated THC claims; independent studies have found systematic overstatement of THC on retail labels compared to retest results Strong evidence[3].
- Ask for the breeder or seed source. If the retailer cannot name a breeder, seed bank, or clone provider, the batch is likely a local or unlicensed production run with no external documentation.
- Check for genotyping or lineage documentation. If the seller claims a specific parent lineage (e.g. "Lemon OG × Skunk"), ask whether that claim comes from breeder records or genetic testing. Without those, it is unverified Strong evidence[2].
- Smell and inspect the flower. Lemon-scented batches often do carry limonene-forward terpene profiles, but terpene content is highly batch- and cure-dependent Weak / limited[4].
Similar documented strains
If you are looking for lemon-scented or lemon-named cultivars with more established documentation, these have breeder records or wider recognition:
Each of these has more consistent sourcing or breeder attribution. Strain names remain imperfect proxies for genetics, but these carry more verifiable history than Lemon #45.
What to ignore
- Exact THC percentages on the label. Retail potency claims are frequently inflated; only the lab report from the batch matters Strong evidence[3].
- 'Uplifting sativa' or 'relaxing indica' descriptors. The sativa/sativa-hybrid label does not predict effects reliably; see The Indica/Sativa Myth for detail Strong evidence[2].
- Confident lineage trees without breeder records or genotyping. These are educated guesses at best Strong evidence[1].
- Terpene threshold claims (e.g. 'limonene > 0.5% means uplifting'). See The Myrcene 0.5% Threshold — single-terpene predictions do not hold up Disputed[5].
Help us verify
If you have breeder records, a specific COA from a Lemon #45 batch, or company information linking this strain to a documented source, please flag an error or contact Weedpedia. We update strain documentation as evidence arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lemon #45 indica or sativa? Without a documented breeder or genetic record, this cannot be confirmed. Marketplace labels are unreliable; see The Indica/Sativa Myth.
What is the THC level? Not documented. Retail labels typically claim high teens to mid-20s, but independent testing has found systematic inflation. Only a lab report for your specific batch is reliable Strong evidence[3].
How long does it flower? Not documented. Community reports suggest 8–10 weeks indoors, but without a defined genetics source, this varies.
Who bred Lemon #45? No verified breeder has been identified. If you have breeder documentation, please share it.
Sources
- Peer-reviewed Sawler J, Stout JM, Gardner KM, et al. (2015). The Genetic Structure of Marijuana and Hemp. PLoS ONE, 10(8): e0133292.
- Peer-reviewed Watts S, McElroy M, Migicovsky Z, et al. (2021). Cannabis labelling is associated with genetic variation in terpene synthase genes. Nature Plants, 7: 1330–1334.
- Peer-reviewed Schwabe AL, Johnson V, Harrelson J, McGlaughlin ME (2023). Uncomfortably high: Testing reveals inflated THC potency on retail Cannabis labels. PLoS ONE, 18(4): e0282396.
- Peer-reviewed Booth JK, Bohlmann J (2019). Terpenes in Cannabis sativa – From plant genome to humans. Plant Science, 284: 67–72.
- Peer-reviewed Russo EB (2019). The Case for the Entourage Effect and Conventional Breeding of Clinical Cannabis: No 'Strain,' No Gain. Frontiers in Plant Science, 9: 1969.
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