Pure Daze
A strain name seen on some menus, with no verifiable breeder, lineage or published lab data as of October 2026.
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We could not verify that Pure Daze is an established strain. There is no breeder record, seed listing or published lab analysis that we could find, so any THC figure, effect or parentage on a menu is unverified. If you are holding a jar labelled Pure Daze, the certificate of analysis for that batch tells you far more than the name. For a documented alternative with a similar sativa-leaning reputation, look at Jack Herer or the Haze family.
What we could verify
As of October 2026 we could not find Pure Daze in the major strain databases we checked (Leafly and Seedfinder), nor a breeder page, seed listing or published lab analysis under that name No data. Earlier versions of this page described a sativa-leaning hybrid with 18–24% THC; those figures came from unattributed menu copy and have been removed.
That does not mean no product called Pure Daze exists. Strain names are not registered or protected, so a grower or retailer can give any name to any plant. It does mean that claims about its lineage, THC level, terpenes or effects cannot currently be checked, and this page does not repeat them.
What the name suggests — and why it is not evidence
"Daze" is not an established strain family. Some sellers describe Pure Daze as sativa-leaning or Haze-related, but we found no record supporting that. Similar-sounding names that are documented include Jack Herer and the Haze family.
Names are a weak guide in general. Genetic studies find that samples sold under the same strain name often differ, while differently named samples can be near-identical [2][3] Strong evidence. Lab analyses of US retail flower show that most products fall into a few broad chemical groups that names and indica/sativa labels track poorly [1][5] Strong evidence.
If you see it on a menu
Judge the specific batch, not the name:
- Ask for the certificate of analysis and read total THC, CBD and the top terpenes for that batch.
- Treat high THC figures with caution: results vary systematically between testing labs [4] Strong evidence.
- Ask who bred or grew it. A named breeder with a published pedigree is a good sign; "exotic" or "boutique" with no source is not.
- If you are new to high-THC flower, start low: acute effects such as anxiety, a racing heart and impaired short-term memory rise with dose [6] Strong evidence.
Similar, documented strains
- Jack Herer — a well-documented sativa-leaning classic
- Original Haze — the root of most Haze genetics
- Amnesia Haze — a widely sold, award-winning Haze hybrid
Help us improve this page
If you have a breeder record, seed listing or lab report for Pure Daze, please use Flag an error at the top of this page. We will update and re-review the article when verifiable information is available.
Sources
- Peer-reviewed Smith, C. J., Vergara, D., Keegan, B., & Jikomes, N. (2022). The phytochemical diversity of commercial Cannabis in the United States. PLOS ONE, 17(5), e0267498.
- Peer-reviewed Sawler, J., Stout, J. M., Gardner, K. M., et al. (2015). The genetic structure of marijuana and hemp. PLOS ONE, 10(8), e0133292.
- Peer-reviewed Schwabe, A. L., et al. (2023). Cannabis labeling is associated with genetic variation in terpene synthase genes. Nature Plants, 9, 1810–1819.
- Peer-reviewed Jikomes, N., & Zoorob, M. (2018). The cannabinoid content of legal cannabis in Washington State varies systematically across testing facilities and popular consumer products. Scientific Reports, 8, 4519.
- Peer-reviewed Piomelli, D., & Russo, E. B. (2016). The Cannabis sativa versus Cannabis indica debate: an interview with Ethan Russo, MD. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 1(1), 44–46.
- Government National Institute on Drug Abuse. Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts.
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