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Paw Paw
Paw Paw is an almost evenly balanced hybrid from Skunk House Genetics — Indigo Bubblegum crossed with Modified Bananas — named for the custardy mango-banana pawpaw fruit.
hybridvery-strongidentity: medium
82
Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Tropical
- Sweet
- Creamy
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Tropical
- Sweet
- Creamy
- Earthy
Flavour
- Tropical
- Creamy
- Sweet
- Creamy tropical bubblegum
- Banana-driven depth
Effects & experience
Relax100
Sleep12
Euphoria82
Energy92
Focus12
Creative100
- Uplifted
- Happy
- Creative
- Relaxed
Texture & cure
- Smooth taste
- Terpy / flavorful
- Frosty
- High potency
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is medium. Identity confidence is medium. 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
“Creamy tropical bubblegum with a banana-driven depth.”
The nose is sweet tropical fruit and creamy bubblegum over a hint of spice and earth, with a banana-driven depth from the Modified side. The effect comes on fast and stays balanced: an uplifting, creative, giggly mood-lift that melts into gentle body relaxation without couch-lock — good for social moments or an easy unwind.
It runs potent and frosty (NY shelves show it north of 30% THC), a flavour-forward modern hybrid.
Genetics
Documented crossBoth parents are on record.
Indigo Bubblegum
Paw Paw
Hybrid
Modified Bananas
Indigo Bubblegum × Modified Bananas
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.
Shelf measurements
On New York shelves, by grower
The record above is the cultivar. Each grower's jar is its own plant — here is how their lots measure, from lab panels New York menus print.
- Find.Herbal, Pine · 3 lots · THC 32.83% · oldest jar sealed May 18
Frequently asked questions
What does Paw Paw smell and taste like?
Paw Paw is typically described with aromas of tropical, sweet, creamy and earthy and flavours of tropical, creamy and sweet. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Paw Paw associated with?
Paw Paw is commonly associated with effects such as uplifted, happy, creative and relaxed. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Paw Paw an indica or a sativa?
Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Jungle Gemz, Peach Gelato and Baked Limez. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.