Geraniol Terpene

Geraniol is a monoterpene commonly found in cannabis cultivars alongside linalool and myrcene. It carries a floral, rose-like aroma with subtle citrus undertones, often detected in strains with complex terpene profiles. Breeders and chemists identify geraniol through gas chromatography analysis as part of standard cultivar profiling. The compound occurs naturally in many plant species including geraniums, rose oil, and citrus peels. In cannabis genetics work, geraniol presence is frequently noted in older landrace populations and certain modern cultivars selected for aromatic complexity.

Breeders working in terpene expression track geraniol as a minor but distinctive marker in lineage selection. Crossing parents with measurable geraniol output can contribute to aromatic diversity in progeny, though expression levels remain variable and environment-dependent.