Northern Lights is one of the most famous strains of Cannabis indica ever to have been bred. First developed in the 1970s in the Seattle, Washington area, and of uncertain origin beyond that, it has spawned a number of substrains. For many years these substrains and cross-strains dominated marijuana festivals such as the Cannabis Cup. Most are considered to be among the easiest strains to grow, being quite hardy and forgiving to the novice indoor grower. Northern Lights #5 in particular is renowned for this trait. The strain's reputation as a compact, high-yield plant, and has one of the most potent highs, and also makes it popular among marijuana users. In biology, Strain can be used two ways. ... Cannabis indica Lam. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... This article is about the city. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ... A Cannabis sativa plant The cannabis plant can be dried or otherwise processed to yield products containing large concentrations of compounds that have psychoactive and medicinal effects when consumed, usually by smoking or eating. ... Promotion poster for the 18th Cannabis Cup The Cannabis Cup is a festival that was started in 1987 by High Times editor Steven Hagar, who came to The Netherlands for an interview with the founder of Hollands first cannabis-seed company. ...