Camphene
Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene commonly found in cannabis alongside pinene, limonene, and myrcene. It produces a sharp, camphoraceous aroma often described as woody or herbal with piney undertones. Camphene appears in relatively low concentrations in most cannabis cultivars, though certain lineages—particularly those descended from landrace or old-world genetics—tend to express it more prominently. Breeders and researchers track camphene levels as part of terpene profiling because it contributes to the overall aromatic and volatile signature of a strain. Like other monoterpenes, camphene's presence and ratio vary across phenotypes within the same genetic line.
Camphene strains
No strains tagged into Camphene yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene commonly found in cannabis alongside pinene, limonene, and myrcene. It produces a sharp, camphoraceous aroma often described as woody or herbal with piney undertones. Camphene appears in relatively low concentrations in most cannabis cultivars, though certain lineages—particularly those descended from landrace or old-world genetics—tend to express it more prominently. Breeders and researchers track camphene levels as part of terpene profiling because it contributes to the overall aromatic and volatile signature of a strain. Like other monoterpenes, camphene's presence and ratio vary across phenotypes within the same genetic line.
Breeders working in preservation or heirloom genetics often monitor camphene expression as a marker of ancestral terpene profiles. Camphene-forward cultivars are selected when breeders aim to recreate historical aroma signatures or stabilize specific sensory characteristics in breeding programs.
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