Camphene Terpene

Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene commonly detected in cannabis alongside pinene and myrcene. It carries a sharp, camphoraceous aroma often described as woody or herbal, with minty undertones. Camphene appears in lower concentrations in most cannabis samples compared to major terpenes, though certain cultivars bred for spicy or medicinal aromatic profiles may accumulate higher levels. Lineage records frequently report camphene prominence in Haze and landrace-derived strains. The terpene's biosynthetic relationship to pinene means its production is often linked to plant stress responses and growth stage during cultivation.

Breeders working toward herbal or spice-forward terpene profiles monitor camphene alongside pinene and limonene during phenotype selection. Cultivation techniques—including temperature and light stress—can influence camphene expression, making it a consideration for consistency in specialty crosses.