CANNABIS PLANT NAMED ZUCHI

Abstract

The cannabis cultivar Zuchi can be briefly characterized by having a zigzag stem structure, medium length petioles, short internodal stacking, triangle-shaped flowers, and bulky flowers with little to no stem. It produces large towering colas up to 2′ in uninterrupted length. It has a short flowering time of less than 70 days, usually 60-65 days. Female plants having Zuchi as the male parent generally have deep purple and blue colorations in 50-75% of the progeny that are high yielding, greater than 50 grams/ft.sup.2 under optimal conditions.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of “Cannabis” plant, as shown and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0031] FIG. 1 is a view of the front of a leaf on a ZUCHI plant.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a view of a growing ZUCHI plant.

[0033] FIG. 3 is a view of the back of a leaf from a ZUCHI plant.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a view of the stem of a ZUCHI plant.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a view of a petiole of a ZUCHI plant.

[0036] FIG. 6 is a view of the back of a leaf from a ZUCHI plant.

[0037] FIG. 7 is a view of the front of a leaf on a ZUCHI plant.

[0038] FIG. 8 is a view of the stem of a ZUCHI plant.

[0039] FIG. 9 is a view of the back of a leaf from a ZUCHI plant.

[0040] FIG. 10 is a view of a flowering ZUCHI plant.

[0041] FIG. 11 is a view of a flowering ZUCHI plant.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0042] ‘ZUCHI’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions, and the phenotype may vary significantly with variations in environment. The following observations, measurements, and comparisons describe this plant as grown at Mentone, Calif., when grown in the greenhouse, nursery or field, unless otherwise noted.

[0043] The color chart referenced is standard hexadecimal Web Pantone Color Chart well known to those of ordinary skill in Internet web site design. [0044] The plant [0045] Type (life form and habit).—Herbaceous tap-rooted annual. [0046] Classification.—Cultivars of Cannabis sativa, possessing traits of the Subspecies C. sativa ssp. indica (Lam.). This cultivated line possesses intoxicating properties, and so the Subspecies sativa and its varieties (var. sativa and spontanea) are eliminated from consideration. Within the next couplet distinguishing within the Subspecies indica, fruits are required to separate between the varieties (var. indica and var. kafiris tanica). No fruits were found on any of the individuals observed, and so discrimination between the varieties is impossible with this key. Nevertheless, cross-section of the stem revealed that the stem can be hollow depending on the supplemental level of monosilicic acid, a characteristic known to occur with the fiber-producing strains of C. sativa ssp. sativa, and thought to be absent from the intoxicating taxa in the genus. As such, these plants appear to be hybrids of the two subspecies of Cannabis sativa, e.g., C. sativa sativa and C. sativa indica. [0047] Origin, form, and growth characteristics: [0048] Origin.—Whole Plant Natural Mutation of an F1 cultivar. [0049] Propagation.—The strain is perpetuated solely by cuttings. [0050] Mature habit.—Tap-rooted annual, with an extensive fibrous root system, upright and lateral branched aerial portion of the plant. The growth form of all cloned individuals seen (n=10) was highly manipulated by the systematic removal of terminal buds, inducing a greater branching habit Overall size in this form varies in the population from 1-2 m tall and 0.5-1 m across at their widest point. Many petiole and scars on stems from systematic removal of large shade leaves. In this habit, these are very vigorous annual herbs. [0051] Growth.—Very vigorous annuals herbs. [0052] Foliage.—Leaves. [0053] Arrangement.—Alternate, with a zig zag structure. [0054] Form.—Palmately compound, (3) 5-7 (9) linear-lan ceolate leaflets with glandular hairs. [0055] Size.—Remaining (those still present when plants were observed) shade leaves, whole. [0056] Leaf (with petiole).—8-10″ long; middle (largest) leaflet 5-6 inches long, 1.25-2″ wide. [0057] Margins.—Coarsely serrate. [0058] Leaf color.—Top — dark green, HEX #234718. [0059] Leaf color.—Bottom — light green, HEX #377025. [0060] Veins, bottom.—Pronounced midrib, with straight axial branches at about 45° angle, toward distal end of leaflet. [0061] Color of bottom veins.—Light green, HEX #ddedde. [0062] Petiole.—Length: 2-2.5″ at maturity. Color. Light green, HEX #d9f5c1. [0063] Stipules.— 3/16″ length #7dc449. [0064] Aroma.—Strongly piquant, with hints of limonene (a cyclic terpene also found in Pinus ponderosa). [0065] Stem.—Non-hollow, large, rugose, ribbed, with ribs running parallel to stem, 0.5-2″ diameter at base when mature. When stressed red and purple steaking can occur. [0066] Color.—#dd377c. [0067] Bottom of stem color.—Light green, Pantone 377 C Color |#7a9a01. A few eglandular branched hairs. [0068] Height.—1.5-1.9 m at anthesis following heavy pruning regime in cultivation. [0069] Inflorescence: [0070] Blooming habit.—Elongated thryse, forming large clusters from 0.2-0.5 m in length, densely packed with individual small male calyx subtended by small leaves, these with some observable glandular trichomes. [0071] Flowers.—Corolla: petals and calyx unified and collectively appressed to and surrounding the ovary. [0072] Color.—Light green and yellow, HEX Pantone 372.#e4ec8e. [0073] Diameter.—Individual flowers 1-3 mm, cyme 5-7 cm diameter. [0074] Shape.—Urceolate (urn-shaped). [0075] Calyces.—Clusters of male calyx flowers can be observed on all stems and branches during flowering Color: Green, Pantone PMS 364. [0076] Filaments.—N/A. [0077] Stigma.—No stigma observed. [0078] Fruit.—An achene in this genus; however, no fruits were seen. [0079] Pollen.—Pollen drops from male calyx flowers during the 3rd to 4th week of flowering. Color: Pollen is yellow in color HEX #e9f0a4. [0080] Petalage.—The plant is essentially without petals (apetalous); these fused and appressed to the base of the ovary with the calyx as the perianth. [0081] Flowers.—Pedicel. Male calyx are connected to the pedicel that is in turn connected to the peduncle that is in turn connected to the main stem. [0082] Color.—Pantone 377 C Color |#7a9a01. [0083] General characteristics and culture: [0084] Blooming period.—Cuttings after rooting will bloom in 3-6 weeks when <12 hrs light applied to induce flowering. [0085] Hardiness.—Hardiness in nature unknown as this plant has only been cultivated in controlled conditions. [0086] Breaking action.—Stems are fibrous, strong, and flexible; highly resistant to breakage. [0087] Rooting.—>95% success rate with cuttings using Dip n Grow rooting solution. [0088] Growth regulator.—Only naturally occurring cytokines and auxins are used in cultivation. These are derived from kelp, seaweed, and alfalfa extracts. 1-Triacontanol is also used as a biostimulant and is naturally derived from beeswax. [0089] Shipping tolerance.—Not applicable. This plant has never been shipped and is not intended for live shipment.

[0090] All references cited in this specification, including but not limited to patent publications and non-patent literature, and references cited therein, are hereby incorporated by reference. The discussion of the references herein is intended merely to summarize the assertions made by the authors and no admission is made that any reference constitutes prior art. Applicants reserve the right to challenge the accuracy and pertinence of the cited references.