Cultivar record / lemon-meringue
Lemon Meringue
Lemon Meringue is a sativa cultivar with Lemon Skunk and Cookies and Cream in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include lemon, citrus, nutty, diesel and sweet flavours and energetic, focused, uplifted, creative and euphoric effects.
- Type
- sativa
- THC
- 18-23%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Exotic Genetix
Photography
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Cover reference: The photograph above shows Lemon Blues, not Lemon Meringue. Shares 'lemon' naming with the Lemon Blues cultivar.
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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
Reported negatives
- Dry Eyes
- Dry Mouth
- Headache
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Lemon Meringue is a sativa cannabis cultivar bred by Exotic Genetix by crossing Lemon Skunk with Cookies and Cream. Also known as Lemon Meringue Pie or Lemon Meringue Kush, this strain is prized for its uplifting and invigorating energy that arrives with subtle motivational qualities and pleasant euphoria. Commonly reported effects include feeling energetic, focused, and creatively uplifted, making it a popular daytime choice.
Genetics and lineage
Lemon Meringue is a cross of Lemon Skunk and Cookies and Cream, bred by Exotic Genetix. This sativa-leaning cultivar combines the sharp, zesty lemon profile of the Skunk lineage with the creamy, cookie-dough richness of Cookies and Cream to produce a strain with both flavour complexity and energetic effects.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include lemon, citrus, nutty, diesel and sweet.
Reported character
Reported effects include energetic, focused, uplifted, creative and euphoric. Individual experiences vary.
Cannabinoids and terpenes
The dominant terpenes recorded include Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene. Terpene profiles vary between phenotypes and growing conditions.
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 Lemon Meringue
Users most commonly report feeling energetic, focused, uplifted, creative and euphoric after consuming Lemon Meringue. 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 — Terpinolene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Myrcene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Lemon Meringue are Terpinolene (a complex floral-pine-citrus scent associated with uplifting experiences), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation). 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.
Lemon Meringue Questions
What is Lemon Meringue?
Lemon Meringue is classified as sativa. Its recorded parent strains are Lemon Skunk and Cookies and Cream.
Is Lemon Meringue indica or sativa?
Lemon Meringue is recorded as sativa. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Lemon Meringue?
The archive record notes THC 18-23% and CBD <1% for Lemon Meringue. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Lemon Meringue suitable for beginners?
With THC around 18%, Lemon Meringue is moderately potent. It may be suitable for beginners who start with a small amount and wait to assess the effects before consuming more.
What does Lemon Meringue taste like?
The archive lists lemon, citrus, nutty, diesel and sweet as flavour notes for Lemon Meringue.
What effects are reported for Lemon Meringue?
Community-reported effects include energetic, focused, uplifted, creative and euphoric. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Lemon Meringue?
Commonly reported side effects include dry eyes, dry mouth and headache. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Lemon Meringue?
The archive record lists terpinolene, caryophyllene and myrcene as terpenes associated with Lemon Meringue.
What is the genetic lineage of Lemon Meringue?
The recorded parent strains are Lemon Skunk and Cookies and Cream. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Lemon Meringue 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.