More than likely, it's not purple haze, but yes, it is around. I've smoked a couple of bowls once of some nice, purple, fruity tasting bud, that kept me high for about 4-6 hours. It was the best and longest high I've ever had, but to one guy, you don't live in the united states, so who are you to say that this strain is 'extinct?' I'm sure we get lots of different smoke that you don't get and vice versa.