Myrcene Caryophyllene

Myrcene and caryophyllene co-dominance describes cannabis lineages where both terpenes appear in elevated concentrations, often attributed to specific parent genetics and environmental expression. Myrcene, the most abundant terpene in many cannabis cultivars, is commonly associated with earthy, herbal, and fruity aromatics. Caryophyllene contributes spicy, peppery, and woody notes. Breeders working in this category often select for parents exhibiting this dual terpene profile, which can emerge consistently across offspring under stable growing conditions. This family encompasses both indica-leaning and hybrid populations where these terpenes interact phenotypically.

Breeders targeting this profile typically cross lineages known to express both terpenes stably—often working with established cultivars like OG Kush derivatives, Haze hybrids, or caryophyllene-forward chemotypes. Selecting for myrcene-caryophyllene co-expression requires multi-generational stability testing and environmental standardization to distinguish genetic from phenotypic expression.