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In Search Of: Monkey Paw
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I am in possession of monkey paw
I am in possession of monkey paw
I am in Traverse City Michigan, I never heard of this strain before untill earlier this summer. I got a cut from a family friend who has had this strain for over 20 yrs. The strain that was given to me "monkey Paw" is a heavily indica dominant if not pure indica. I had never heard of it but the grower who gifted the strain said it was legendary. Go to my page and look in my photos for a look at the plant in veg.
I am in possession of monkey paw
I am in Traverse City Michigan, I never heard of this strain before untill earlier this summer. I got a cut from a family friend who has had this strain for over 20 yrs. The strain that was given to me "monkey Paw" is a heavily indica dominant if not pure indica. I had never heard of it but the grower who gifted the strain said it was legendary. Go to my page and look in my photos for a look at the plant in veg.
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chase
I used to smoke monkey paw , only found it in houghton Mi. (The U.P)I think that was the weed that i triped out on .It would be great to see some bx or s1,s on the market.
"Originally Posted by dank.frank
I do think MP is a predominant sativa, that has an INDICA buzz.
When I saw MP myself, it was NOT foxtailed. It was small, dense, ROCK HARD, golf ball (+) nugs...that were very kushy in appearance...but NOT KUSH. NOT KUSH. Smells nothing at all like kush...
dank.Frank "
Yes, I concur. this strain just fell off the face of the earth. I looked up my notes on the Monkey Paw: "Flavor/aroma being kinda pine'y with some sweetness." sorry can't remember beyond that. Keep searchin and good luck.
I do think MP is a predominant sativa, that has an INDICA buzz.
When I saw MP myself, it was NOT foxtailed. It was small, dense, ROCK HARD, golf ball (+) nugs...that were very kushy in appearance...but NOT KUSH. NOT KUSH. Smells nothing at all like kush...
dank.Frank "
Yes, I concur. this strain just fell off the face of the earth. I looked up my notes on the Monkey Paw: "Flavor/aroma being kinda pine'y with some sweetness." sorry can't remember beyond that. Keep searchin and good luck.
The reality of " Monkey Paw"
The reality of " Monkey Paw"
Enough already !!! There is NO " Monkey Paw" strain. Anyone that says they have a clone is a liar !!
What was originally called Monkey Paw was loose Thai weed, harvested better with a green color. Calling it " Monkey Paw" sounded better than " Loose Thai", more exotic.
Instead of wasting time tying on sticks -Thai stick- it started coming in loose (off stick). Originally outstanding soaring Thai , awesome.
Then , as time progressed , indica started appearing in Michigan , no brand name. People selling started naming every big clumpy green bud " Monkey Paw".
Yes , many of have distant memories of awesome bud called ' Monkey Paw" Most was much stronger than the typical Mexican dirt weed , of course it seemed great.
Good day to all, I just had to laugh at the continued nonsense about " Monkey paw" that I kept seeing on various boards. Had to set the record straight.
The reality of " Monkey Paw"
Enough already !!! There is NO " Monkey Paw" strain. Anyone that says they have a clone is a liar !!
What was originally called Monkey Paw was loose Thai weed, harvested better with a green color. Calling it " Monkey Paw" sounded better than " Loose Thai", more exotic.
Instead of wasting time tying on sticks -Thai stick- it started coming in loose (off stick). Originally outstanding soaring Thai , awesome.
Then , as time progressed , indica started appearing in Michigan , no brand name. People selling started naming every big clumpy green bud " Monkey Paw".
Yes , many of have distant memories of awesome bud called ' Monkey Paw" Most was much stronger than the typical Mexican dirt weed , of course it seemed great.
Good day to all, I just had to laugh at the continued nonsense about " Monkey paw" that I kept seeing on various boards. Had to set the record straight.
And ready4....you'd most certainly be wrong. But thank you for your input.
dank.Frank
dank.Frank
"Money Paw" Fantasy
"Money Paw" Fantasy
Hello Dank Frank !
No, I am not wrong in the least ! Your OP was " I have been trying to find out some information about this for quite some time now."
I have seen your comments on the MMMA thread, you are just misled and delusional. Just like Santa Claus & the Easter Bunny, you need to give this fantasy up.
" Monkey Paw" , if it was real strain , would have been all over the USA - not just in Michigan.
" Monkey Paw" started appearing in 1979-1980 , it came in with the Thai Sticks & Thai ( loose). It showed up in Michigan, brought in by Vietnam vets who made connections while serving "in country".
I actually saw 2 footlockers opened with big fat Thai sticks and ..
" Money paw". Wrapped in multiple layers of plastic. Military footlockers, full of it -an amazing sight then, far more amazing now. Knarled green spicy bud, they had to call it something - it certainly wasn't Thai stick or golden loose Thai.
So they nick-named it " Monkey Paw" ! It was ,without question , 100% sativa -either from different area of Thailand or Vietnamese.
My friends older brother, whose fellow war vets friends had the goods, said today when I talked with him, originally they called it
"Vietnamese " but it was harder to get rid of with that name - so
"Money Paw" was its new exotic name.
Over the years , I have had many clowns trying to sell me " Monkey Paw" . All of it was Indica, I laughed at all of them.
Just became a marketing term in Michigan for any unknown big stinky green buds.
So when you say " you last saw it in 2006...", you likely never saw the real thing as it was only in the late 70's to mid 80's that it was brought in. Even then it could be slightly different , all very good.
It was certainly in other parts of the USA, they just called it something else. The Indica craze and with smuggling getting harder, put an end to the importation.
As a fellow Michigander , just trying to give you the facts so you don't waste any more time and effort getting ripped off from some clown who has " the real deal ! " You want to duplicate it, grow some SE Asian , Vietnamese Black or Thai crosses.
You will have a long bong session with Bigfoot long before you find any " Monkey Paw" ! Best of luck to you, Enjoy life !
"Money Paw" Fantasy
Hello Dank Frank !
No, I am not wrong in the least ! Your OP was " I have been trying to find out some information about this for quite some time now."
I have seen your comments on the MMMA thread, you are just misled and delusional. Just like Santa Claus & the Easter Bunny, you need to give this fantasy up.
" Monkey Paw" , if it was real strain , would have been all over the USA - not just in Michigan.
" Monkey Paw" started appearing in 1979-1980 , it came in with the Thai Sticks & Thai ( loose). It showed up in Michigan, brought in by Vietnam vets who made connections while serving "in country".
I actually saw 2 footlockers opened with big fat Thai sticks and ..
" Money paw". Wrapped in multiple layers of plastic. Military footlockers, full of it -an amazing sight then, far more amazing now. Knarled green spicy bud, they had to call it something - it certainly wasn't Thai stick or golden loose Thai.
So they nick-named it " Monkey Paw" ! It was ,without question , 100% sativa -either from different area of Thailand or Vietnamese.
My friends older brother, whose fellow war vets friends had the goods, said today when I talked with him, originally they called it
"Vietnamese " but it was harder to get rid of with that name - so
"Money Paw" was its new exotic name.
Over the years , I have had many clowns trying to sell me " Monkey Paw" . All of it was Indica, I laughed at all of them.
Just became a marketing term in Michigan for any unknown big stinky green buds.
So when you say " you last saw it in 2006...", you likely never saw the real thing as it was only in the late 70's to mid 80's that it was brought in. Even then it could be slightly different , all very good.
It was certainly in other parts of the USA, they just called it something else. The Indica craze and with smuggling getting harder, put an end to the importation.
As a fellow Michigander , just trying to give you the facts so you don't waste any more time and effort getting ripped off from some clown who has " the real deal ! " You want to duplicate it, grow some SE Asian , Vietnamese Black or Thai crosses.
You will have a long bong session with Bigfoot long before you find any " Monkey Paw" ! Best of luck to you, Enjoy life !
spainmedman
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Ready4 is on track.
Monkey Paw was the name given to Vietnamese weed that was grown in greenhouses in Michigan. This was back in the day when homegrown was considered crap weed, so it had to be given a cool name. MP was the first named weed I remember, even before skunk. Before MP weed was named after what country it came from. It would barely finish in the greenhouses, and no way would it fully flower outdoors in the midwest before a freeze. This was long before many people even thought about growing indoors. It turned purpleish black and some of the buds grew in clusters of 3, and some of the leaves were so resiny you left them on and they curled around and looked like a ....monkey paw!
The last I heard of it was in 1984. If you want MP buy some Vietnamese Black X Thai from ACE Seeds, it is about as close as you are going to get.
Don't believe me? Don't care
Monkey Paw was the name given to Vietnamese weed that was grown in greenhouses in Michigan. This was back in the day when homegrown was considered crap weed, so it had to be given a cool name. MP was the first named weed I remember, even before skunk. Before MP weed was named after what country it came from. It would barely finish in the greenhouses, and no way would it fully flower outdoors in the midwest before a freeze. This was long before many people even thought about growing indoors. It turned purpleish black and some of the buds grew in clusters of 3, and some of the leaves were so resiny you left them on and they curled around and looked like a ....monkey paw!
The last I heard of it was in 1984. If you want MP buy some Vietnamese Black X Thai from ACE Seeds, it is about as close as you are going to get.
Don't believe me? Don't care
Monkey paw was also a name for laced herb in the 70's.
Seems it was also the "OG" of a region and era ie...anything dank getting called "monkey paw" to hype and sell it.
However, it is certainly a specific genetic line, perhaps not originally, but there is still a small crew growing what they call "monkey paw" and it is, at least now, one specific heirloom plant maintained as a clone - and it is specific to MI.
dank.Frank
Seems it was also the "OG" of a region and era ie...anything dank getting called "monkey paw" to hype and sell it.
However, it is certainly a specific genetic line, perhaps not originally, but there is still a small crew growing what they call "monkey paw" and it is, at least now, one specific heirloom plant maintained as a clone - and it is specific to MI.
dank.Frank
I smoked monkey paw about 4-5 years back
it came from a dispensary in socal over by saddleback college
I was told that it was an african strain, very nice and potent. looked indi dom but can't really recall
high was very good and completely different than what I had tried at the time.. Almost felt like it hit me in the lower head/neck area
it came from a dispensary in socal over by saddleback college
I was told that it was an african strain, very nice and potent. looked indi dom but can't really recall
high was very good and completely different than what I had tried at the time.. Almost felt like it hit me in the lower head/neck area
Lot of old timers I've spoken with near the appropriate county remember "monkey paw" coming into freight warehouses with large shippments of Columbian in the D. (late 70's early 80's)
However, it was always distinctly different...and never nearly as much of it...but was labeled "monkey paw" even then....
dank.Frank
However, it was always distinctly different...and never nearly as much of it...but was labeled "monkey paw" even then....
dank.Frank
Hey dank.frank, I just read this whole thread and man the sound of that Monkey Paw you described sounds like something I need to try. I do wish you GL on your search and hope you are able to land the MP that you remember whether it be seeds or clones. I love hearing about some of these old strains that eluded me when I first started growing (and even before then) and was less knowledgable about strains/genetics. VB is also 1 i'd like to see in a pure form again. I'll check this thread out from now and see if you complete your quest for the Monkey Paw. Again GL and take care 1
R.Shackleford
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I remember hearing Monkey Paw referenced in a song many years ago from a group out of Detroit. This thread helped clear up an old debate. Thanks dank frank!
Here is the "Monkey Paw" photo I dug up. Got it in late 2009 from a dispensary in Boulder, CO that is no longer open. Looks Indica dominant for sure. Back in 2009, lots of bud was coming in from california and elsewhere. From the looks of this sample, looks like it traveled losely in a large sack. Looks like it could be spectacular if not banged up for a thousand+ miles in the back of a van.
codger
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Strain Name: Monkey Paw
Grade: Grade A Medical
Type: A sativa cross of Vietnamese Black x Nepalese highland
Looks: Lighter green colored and completely COVERED in red hairs! This is one particular strain that lives up to its name in every way. Crystals all over and incredibly sticky, crystals stick to fingers when broken up. 9/10
Smell: Not a necessarily overwhelming smell (such as diesel), but still a fairly aromatic quality to it. A mix of deep must with hints of tangy something is the only way I can describe it. 8.5/10
Taste: Very pronounced compared to the smell! Tastes of tange come through during the exhale, but the musty, earthy taste knocks you back if it is your first taste. I love it! 9.5/10
Effects: Immediate effect on the exhale! I start to feel it right in the back of my eyes and as a couple more minutes progress it begins to spread to what feels like the cerebral portion of my head. Extremely good for a midday smoke or when things still need to get done. 9/10
Potency: One to two bowls will get even the most experienced smoker feeling its effects. Great out of a bong as I feel the effects come on faster and hit harder. 9/10
Reviewed by: Swisher420
Grade: Grade A Medical
Type: A sativa cross of Vietnamese Black x Nepalese highland
Looks: Lighter green colored and completely COVERED in red hairs! This is one particular strain that lives up to its name in every way. Crystals all over and incredibly sticky, crystals stick to fingers when broken up. 9/10
Smell: Not a necessarily overwhelming smell (such as diesel), but still a fairly aromatic quality to it. A mix of deep must with hints of tangy something is the only way I can describe it. 8.5/10
Taste: Very pronounced compared to the smell! Tastes of tange come through during the exhale, but the musty, earthy taste knocks you back if it is your first taste. I love it! 9.5/10
Effects: Immediate effect on the exhale! I start to feel it right in the back of my eyes and as a couple more minutes progress it begins to spread to what feels like the cerebral portion of my head. Extremely good for a midday smoke or when things still need to get done. 9/10
Potency: One to two bowls will get even the most experienced smoker feeling its effects. Great out of a bong as I feel the effects come on faster and hit harder. 9/10
Reviewed by: Swisher420
GreatLakesKind
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I Have a plant growing from seed right now that was collected from around the same time your encounter with this elusive herb. Was labeled Monkey Paw Kush and was the only seed in a couple of zips of high grade my buddy picked up. Cuttings just staret showing roots so its into the bloom room for sexing. (cross your fingers) (-: Pics to come
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DryNobBob
Been grown for 20 yrs in the Ozarks, but not sure if same name is used when sold in KC? Some vets had it, grown outdoors for years, some patches getting self pollenated, some not. Hard to get the beans. Meds weren't strong enough for me, but it was sorta kinda unique. Another one of them great sales description strains
I'm just watching...get a lot of posts and very few detailed in flower / bud shots - can't sit here and say someone hasn't tracked it down..but who would know!!!??? 
I'd love what ever I came across that one time to surface - only time I've ever come across anything like it - STILL.
Codger - that strain description does very little with out a dated reference, etc, etc. If that is currently available seed - then it is just someone ripping off another classic name. I'VE NEVER come across a blatant strain description before...so I'm kinda interested the back ground on that...
GLK - Interesting - could be on to something - who knows. Grow it out and see what you find.
DryNobBob - not sure what you mean by when sold in "KC" - your slang is better than mine. Any memory on smells or further description? I figure 20 years around it you would have something more to say about it than that, considering we are at 11 pages of mystery now...lol.
dank.Frank
I'd love what ever I came across that one time to surface - only time I've ever come across anything like it - STILL.
Codger - that strain description does very little with out a dated reference, etc, etc. If that is currently available seed - then it is just someone ripping off another classic name. I'VE NEVER come across a blatant strain description before...so I'm kinda interested the back ground on that...
GLK - Interesting - could be on to something - who knows. Grow it out and see what you find.
DryNobBob - not sure what you mean by when sold in "KC" - your slang is better than mine. Any memory on smells or further description? I figure 20 years around it you would have something more to say about it than that, considering we are at 11 pages of mystery now...lol.
dank.Frank
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