Ocimene
Ocimene is a minor terpene found across many plant species, including cannabis cultivars. In cannabis, ocimene often presents with herbal, woody, and sometimes citrus or floral aromatic notes. It appears alongside more dominant terpenes like myrcene and pinene in many strain profiles. Ocimene is commonly associated with strains carrying tropical or fruity lineages, though it typically represents a smaller proportion of the overall terpene profile. The compound is also present in hops, mint, and basil, contributing to their characteristic aromatics. Breeding programs selectively maintain ocimene-forward profiles in specific cultivar lines for novelty and flavor diversification.
Ocimene strains
No strains tagged into Ocimene yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Ocimene is a minor terpene found across many plant species, including cannabis cultivars. In cannabis, ocimene often presents with herbal, woody, and sometimes citrus or floral aromatic notes. It appears alongside more dominant terpenes like myrcene and pinene in many strain profiles. Ocimene is commonly associated with strains carrying tropical or fruity lineages, though it typically represents a smaller proportion of the overall terpene profile. The compound is also present in hops, mint, and basil, contributing to their characteristic aromatics. Breeding programs selectively maintain ocimene-forward profiles in specific cultivar lines for novelty and flavor diversification.
Breeders working in aromatic diversity often track ocimene expression when crossing for unique terpene combinations. Cultivars emphasizing herbal or floral character frequently show measurable ocimene presence, making it a secondary selection marker in flavor-focused breeding.
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