Cultivar record / charlottes-web
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web is a sativa cultivar with Industrial Hemp in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include pine, woody and flowery flavours and focused, relaxed and uplifted effects.
- Type
- sativa
- THC
- 1%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Stanley Brothers
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- Industrial Hemp
Reported negatives
- Dizzy
- Dry Mouth
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Charlotte's Web is a sativa cannabis cultivar. Charlotte's Web gained international attention after being featured on CNN's Weed 2 documentary for its effects on Charlotte Figi, a young girl with a rare seizure disorder. The cultivar is noted for being one of the most recognised high-CBD cannabis varieties worldwide.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded lineage for Charlotte's Web is not publicly documented in full detail. It was developed by the Stanley Brothers of Colorado as a high-CBD, low-THC cultivar, with laboratory analyses typically showing approximately 12% CBD and under 1% THC.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include pine, woody and flowery.
Reported character
Reported effects include focused, relaxed and uplifted. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Charlotte's Web
Users most commonly report feeling focused, relaxed and uplifted after consuming Charlotte's Web. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Myrcene (aroma and mood), Pinene (comfort and ease), and Caryophyllene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Charlotte's Web are Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation), Pinene (a sharp pine aroma linked to alertness and mental clarity) and Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Charlotte's Web Questions
What is Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web is classified as sativa. Its recorded parent strain is Industrial Hemp.
Is Charlotte's Web indica or sativa?
Charlotte's Web is recorded as sativa. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Charlotte's Web?
The archive record notes THC 1% and CBD <1% for Charlotte's Web. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Charlotte's Web suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Charlotte's Web, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Charlotte's Web taste like?
The archive lists pine, woody and flowery as flavour notes for Charlotte's Web.
What effects are reported for Charlotte's Web?
Community-reported effects include focused, relaxed and uplifted. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Charlotte's Web?
Commonly reported side effects include dizzy and dry mouth. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Charlotte's Web?
The archive record lists myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene as terpenes associated with Charlotte's Web.
What is the genetic lineage of Charlotte's Web?
The recorded parent strain is Industrial Hemp. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Charlotte's Web sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.