Northern Lights is a pure Indica strain that originated in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s, with its lineage thought to be a cross between Afghani and Thai landrace strains. Known for its potent, relaxing, and sedating effects, it has a distinct earthy, piney, and sweet aroma and flavor. The strain is a foundational variety in cannabis breeding, valued for its consistent, powerful Indica-dominant effects and distinctive appearance with colorful buds