The sativa plant is usually taller in height and with long and skinny leaves. The flowers on a sativa plant needs more time to mature to produce the yield needed for marijuana manufacturing. This is due to the Sativa plant producing far less chlorophyll than the Indica plant. As a result, yellow accessory pigments are made which protect the planet from excessive sunlight. By the time the plant reaches full maturity it can extend up to twenty feet in length. When you look at the flowers on the sativa plant, they are fluffy and less dense; which typically results in less yield.
Sativa's origin is known to have grown in many parts of the world including:
And various parts of Mexico.
Sativa as a Drug
The tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC) levels that give cannabis plants their psychoactive chemical reactions are significantly high while the Cannabidiol (or CBD) levels that make marijuana a type of medical sedative are nearly nonexistent. Sativa is used for: Depression, fatigue, add, adhd, headaches and increases focus and creativity. When inhaling Sativa cannabis, users have shown symptoms such as hallucinations, uplifting moods, and high amounts of energy. Sativa is known more of a daytime usage.