Camphene
Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene found in cannabis and many other plants, including camphor, rosemary, and cypress. It occurs in relatively small quantities in most cannabis chemotypes, often appearing as a minor volatile compound rather than a dominant aroma marker. Camphene is commonly associated with sharp, herbal, woody notes—sometimes described as piney or slightly medicinal. Structurally similar to α-pinene, camphene shares some biosynthetic pathways in cannabis terpene synthesis. In breeding programs, camphene presence is typically monitored as part of broader terpene profiling rather than as a primary selection target.
Camphene strains
No strains tagged into Camphene yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene found in cannabis and many other plants, including camphor, rosemary, and cypress. It occurs in relatively small quantities in most cannabis chemotypes, often appearing as a minor volatile compound rather than a dominant aroma marker. Camphene is commonly associated with sharp, herbal, woody notes—sometimes described as piney or slightly medicinal. Structurally similar to α-pinene, camphene shares some biosynthetic pathways in cannabis terpene synthesis. In breeding programs, camphene presence is typically monitored as part of broader terpene profiling rather than as a primary selection target.
Breeders working with heritage or landrace genetics often observe camphene as part of complex terpene matrices. Understanding camphene ratios helps characterize chemotype stability across generations, though most modern cultivars are selected primarily for higher-impact monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.
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