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citrus-haze
Gold Dust
Sweet citrus candy hits first, then pine sap and a little spicy earth roll in.
hybridstrongidentity: high
95
Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Citrus
- Pine
- Sweet
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Citrus
- Pine
- Sweet
- Earthy
- Spicy
Flavour
- Citrus
- Pine
- Sweet
- Earthy
- Sativa-leaning hybrid loaded with caryophyllene, limonene and linalool; vivid bag appeal
Effects & experience
Relax12
Sleep12
Euphoria100
Energy100
Focus12
Creative100
- Uplifted
- Creative
- Euphoric
- Happy
- Energetic
Texture & cure
- Frosty
- Terpy / flavorful
- High potency
- Dense buds
- Loud / strong smell
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is high. Identity confidence is high. The diagram is this strain's own sensory radar, not a photo. Batch quality still depends on grower, freshness and storage — none of which is captured here.
Background
The story
The exhale glints with diesel. Daytime sparkle — uplifted, creative, never frantic.
Genetics
Documented crossBoth parents are on record.
Rainbow Runtz × Scotty 2 Hotty
Genetic makeup
Indica 50%Sativa 50%
Categorical split derived from this strain's type — percentage being curated.
Bud structure
No clear lean
Density varies with the grower and conditions — treat this as a tendency, not a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
What does Gold Dust smell and taste like?
Gold Dust is typically described with aromas of citrus, pine, sweet and earthy and flavours of citrus, pine, sweet and earthy. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Gold Dust associated with?
Gold Dust is commonly associated with effects such as uplifted, creative, euphoric and happy. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Gold Dust an indica or a sativa?
Gold Dust is classified as hybrid in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; studies find they do not reliably track a plant's genetics or chemistry.
What strains are similar to Gold Dust?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Orange Bud, Lemon Kush and Lemonatti. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.