Want to spice up your sex life with Wonder Woman or curl up with The Golden Girls? Tough luck: Canadian cannabis consumers couldn’t buy these rare cannabis strains on the regulated market in 2019.

There are thousands of cannabis strains worldwide, but more than one year after legalization, there’s just a limited number on the regulated Canadian market. The complex plant has more than 100 cannabinoids — including CBD and THC — and terpenes, which work together to produce different effects when consumed. These effects can range from stress-relieving to energy-boosting; anxiety-inducing to sedating, but tracking many of these strains down isn’t so simple.

Here are 20 rare strains we hope to see on the legal market soon.

Appleberry

Award-winning Appleberry is an indica-dominant hybrid of Dynalicious (Dynamite crossed with Bubblicious) and White Widow. While it is not on the market in Canada, for growers Appleberry is a good choice. Sumo Seeds calls it one of the best producing-plants.

Birthday Cake Kush

Strain reviewers say Birthday Cake Kush (aka Birthday Cake or Wedding Cake) provides a luxurious body buzz without numbing the mind. A combination of Cherry Pie Kush and Girl Scout Cookies gives this strain a sugary, vanilla flavour.

Blueberry Pancakes

The berry and maple syrup-like taste of Blueberry Pancakes reminds Canadians of home. But thus far, there is nothing quite like it available legally in Canada. The breeder of Blueberry Pancakes is unknown, but this indica-dominant hybrid is from the popular Blueberry family. Its effects can be both sedating and joyful.

Charlie Sheen

Online strain reviews say Charlie Sheen starts with an explosive, euphoric, slightly manic high but tapers to an extended soothing buzz. Charlie Sheen is a cross between Green Crack, OG Kush and Blue Dream. True to its name, the plant yields trichome-coated buds with a shimmery “sheen.”

Cranberry Haze

Cranberry Haze’s closest ancestors are Colombian Gold; a purple phenotype of Original Haze called Pure Haze; and some Chitral #1, making the resulting variety quite a library of landrace genetics. Not yet on the legal market, home growers can expect the plant to a height of about two metres, and with a flowering time of about 10 to 12 weeks.

Durban Poison

Named for its city of origin, the South African port city of Durban, this strain offers a lift in social situations. It is known for producing energetic and uplifting effects.

Frankenstein

A high-potency indica strain, Frankenstein packs a highly sedative punch.  Some believe OG Kush is one of Frankenstein’s parents, which would put Hindu Kush in its lineage as well as the very pungent and potent Chemdawg.

Golden Girls

Part of their Golden Goat series developed by Lost River Seeds, Golden Girls reportedly maintains the flavour and aroma of the Goat with no Afghan traits. Expect a warm, berry buzz as you drift back onto your sofa and binge on the classic NBC comedy.

Hell Raiser OG

This strain is more likely to lift your mood than raise hell. Hell Raiser OG is a mostly sativa variety from Archive Seed Bank, and it’s said to produce a relaxed and happy high.

Maple Leaf Indica

This strain is named for its large, flat leaves that resemble those of the beloved Canadian maple tree. Rookies should take note – this strain is known for its powerful body high.

Monsters

Monster, from Eva Seeds, is a hybrid variety with more sativa genetics than indica. This beast is hairy — making it ideal for making hash. 

Pink Death Star

The purplish Pink Death Star strain, produced by the prolific Netherlands breeder Riot Seeds, has a spicy curryscent.Online reviews say the strain leans into its sedative effects and is best for nighttime use.

Prayer Pupil

Prayer Pupil by Mass Medical Strains  is a hybrid of Star Pupil and Bodhi Seeds’ Prayer Tower. Online seed banks tend to list Prayer Pupil as a sativa-dominant hybrid. This strain rates high in THC, so beware!

Purple Mazel Tov

Purple Mazel Tov is a mash-up of two of the most pungent strains around: Kosher Kush and Granddaddy Purple. Growers can coax out the purple hues of this strain by manipulating the temperature, soil pH and lighting at specific points of the plant’s development.

Scarecrow OG

A cross between Golden Ticket and Jesus OG, Scarecrow OG is a variety of cannabis produced by Jinxproof Genetics. Scarecrow OG is described as having dense flowers with sugary lime overtones, accompanied by slightly spicy notes.

Spice

Not to be confused with the dangerous illicit drug known as Spice or K2, this plant is 100 percent cannabis. This is abeauty of a plant growing in seven to nine weeks. The mix of indica and sativa genetics from Hawaii offers a laid-back high reminiscent of days on thebeach.

WiFi

White Fire OG, or WiFi for short, holds aromas of soil, cedar and citrus. WiFi came to be when the team at OG Raskal Seeds in Southern California crossed Fire OG with The White, creating an energizing hybrid boasting a THC potency that has tested as high as 30 percent.

Witches Weed

The sativa-dominant Witches Weed is a wicked combination of San Fernando Valley OG Kush, Chemdog D and Cinderella 99. Willie’s Reserve, the brand owned by Willie Nelson, turns Witches Weed into pre-rolls for the U.S. market.

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman can help calm the nerves, uplift mood and, some believe, even stimulate sexual appetite. “Using this strain often makes the users feel aroused. Sex is often one of the first things people remember about the use of this strain,” notes website I Love Growing Marijuana.

Zombie Haze

Zombie Haze likely won’t put you in a vegetative state. In fact, consumers “yearn for more of this brain stimulator,”says the Sumo Seeds site. With sativa-dominant genes, growing this plant takes patience.