Eugenol
Eugenol is a phenolic monoterpene commonly found in clove, nutmeg, and certain cannabis cultivars. In cannabis genetics, eugenol is often associated with spicy, clove-forward, or warming aromatic profiles. Lineage records frequently report eugenol presence in older landrace strains and some modern OG-derived lines, though concentrations typically remain minor compared to dominant terpenes like myrcene or limonene. Breeders studying terpene expression sometimes track eugenol as a secondary marker when developing cultivars with complex spice or herbal character. Detection requires laboratory analysis, as sensory evaluation alone cannot reliably identify eugenol's presence.
Eugenol strains
No strains tagged into Eugenol yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Eugenol is a phenolic monoterpene commonly found in clove, nutmeg, and certain cannabis cultivars. In cannabis genetics, eugenol is often associated with spicy, clove-forward, or warming aromatic profiles. Lineage records frequently report eugenol presence in older landrace strains and some modern OG-derived lines, though concentrations typically remain minor compared to dominant terpenes like myrcene or limonene. Breeders studying terpene expression sometimes track eugenol as a secondary marker when developing cultivars with complex spice or herbal character. Detection requires laboratory analysis, as sensory evaluation alone cannot reliably identify eugenol's presence.
Breeders working in heritage or specialty terpene categories may select parent plants showing eugenol expression to enhance complexity in aromatic profiles. Understanding eugenol inheritance helps breeders working with Southeast Asian or Old World genetic backgrounds where this terpene naturally occurs at higher baseline levels.
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