Myrcene Terpene Family

Myrcene is one of the most abundant terpenes in cannabis cultivars and is also found widely in hops, mangoes, and lemongrass. It is commonly associated with herbal, earthy, and musky aromatic profiles, often described as having clove-like or woody undertones. Myrcene-dominant strains frequently report lineage from Indica-leaning parent plants and landrace varieties. Breeders often select for myrcene prominence when developing cultivars targeted toward specific flavor and aroma expression rather than novelty cannabinoid ratios.

Myrcene presence is a consistent marker in breeding programs focused on traditional cannabis aromatics. Cultivators and seed producers routinely monitor myrcene levels during phenotype selection to maintain strain character across generations.