Cultivar record / panama-red
Panama Red
Panama Red is a sativa cultivar with Panamanian Landrace in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include earthy, spicy and woody flavours and energetic, creative, uplifted and focused effects.
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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
- Panamanian Landrace
Reported negatives
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Panama Red is a sativa cannabis cultivar. Panama Red is noted as an old-school cannabis classic that gained popularity in the late 1960s for its reportedly energetic and long-lasting effects. It is frequently referenced in the popular culture of that era.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded lineage for Panama Red is listed as a cross between Panama and Colombia landrace sativas. The original Panama Red rose to prominence in the late 1960s; modern reproductions are attributed to breeders including Reeferman.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include earthy, spicy and woody.
Reported character
Reported effects include energetic, creative, uplifted and focused. 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 Panama Red
Users most commonly report feeling energetic, creative, uplifted and focused after consuming Panama Red. 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 Panama Red 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.
Panama Red Questions
What is Panama Red?
Panama Red is classified as sativa. Its recorded parent strain is Panamanian Landrace.
Is Panama Red indica or sativa?
Panama Red is recorded as sativa. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Panama Red?
The archive record notes THC 16% and CBD <1% for Panama Red. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Panama Red suitable for beginners?
With THC around 16%, Panama Red 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 Panama Red taste like?
The archive lists earthy, spicy and woody as flavour notes for Panama Red.
What effects are reported for Panama Red?
Community-reported effects include energetic, creative, uplifted and focused. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Panama Red?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Panama Red?
The archive record lists myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene as terpenes associated with Panama Red.
What is the genetic lineage of Panama Red?
The recorded parent strain is Panamanian Landrace. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Panama Red 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.