Terpene Guide
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are natural compounds that plants produce to repel pests and attract pollinators. Hemp flower is a rich source of terpenes, and each strain has a unique terpene profile that influences its scent and effects.
View our terpene guide below to learn more about each terpene in Florist Farms hemp flower - what plants they are found in, what the effects are and which strains you can find them in.
Myrcene
Earthy, Calming
Pronunciation: MEHR-seen
A monoterpene with a fragrance that can be described as peppery, spicy, herbal, floral and woody. Found in hops, houttuynia, bay, thyme, lemongrass, mango, verbena, cardamom and citrus.
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Caryophyllene
Spicy, Neutral
Pronunciation: Cah-ree-OH-fill-een
A sesquiterpene with a fragrance that can be described as spicy, woody, dry, dusty and mildly sweet. Found in black pepper, clove, hops, rosemary, black-jack, perilla, spicebush, Indian pennywort, celery, frankincense, vitex, parsley and marigold.
Caryophyllene
Spicy, Neutral
Pronunciation: Cah-ree-OH-fill-een
A sesquiterpene with a fragrance that can be described as spicy, woody, dry, dusty and mildly sweet. Found in black pepper, clove, hops, rosemary, black-jack, perilla, spicebush, Indian pennywort, celery, frankincense, vitex, parsley and marigold.
STRAINS: Caryophyllene is found in all hemp flower strains.
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Bisabolol
Floral, Calming
Pronunciation: Biz-AH-bol-lol
Bisabolol is a sesquiterpene alchohol with a fragrance that can be described as floral, peppery, sweet and clean. Found in chamomile, figwort, yarrow, skullcaps, lavender, ironwort, germander, and candeia.
STRAINS: CBG White, Sour Space Candy, Special Sauce, Hawaiian Haze, Suver Haze
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Humulene
Earthy, Neutral
Pronunciation: Hue-mah-leen
Also known as a-caryophyllene, Humulene is an isomer of the sesquiterpene ß-Caryophyllene. It has a fragrance that can be described as earthy or musky with spicy undertones. Found in hops, forskohlii, skullcaps, basil, nutmeg, cloves and sage.
STRAINS: Lifter, Sour Lifter, Forbidden V
Humulene
Earthy, Neutral
Pronunciation: Cah-ree-OH-fill-een
Also known as a-caryophyllene, Humulene is an isomer of the sesquiterpene ß-Caryophyllene. It has a fragrance that can be described as earthy or musky with spicy undertones. Found in hops, forskohlii, skullcaps, basil, nutmeg, cloves and sage.
STRAINS: Lifter, Special Sauce, CBG White
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Pinene
Earthy, Calming
Pronunciation: PINE-een
One of two isomers of the monoterpene Pinene, the most abundant terpene in nature. It is responsible for the aroma of many coniferous trees, pariculary pine. Found in pines, cedar, rosemary, basil, eucalyptus, rose gun, parsley, frankincense, and guava.
STRAINS: Hawaiian Haze, Sour Space Candy
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Limonene
Citrus, Neutral
Pronunciation: Lim-OH-neen
Limonene is an aromatic cannabis terpene produced in the flower's resin glands. In isolation, it's commonly associated with fruity, citrus aromas, and it's found in many everyday items like fruit rinds, cosmetics, and cleaning products.
STRAINS: Hawaiian Haze, Special Sauce, Sour Space Candy
Limonene
Citrus, Neutral
Pronunciation: Lim-OH-neen
Limonene is an aromatic cannabis terpene produced in the flower's resin glands. In isolation, it's commonly associated with fruity, citrus aromas, and it's found in many everyday items like fruit rinds, cosmetics, and cleaning products.
STRAINS: Hawaiian Haze, Special Sauce, Sour Space Candy
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Guiaol
Earthy, Neutral
Pronunciation: GWAY-oll
A sesquiterpene alcohol with a fragrance that can be described as floral, piney, herbal and woody. Found in guaiacum, cypress pine, nutmeg, cumin, ginseng, melaleuca, goatweed, and incense grass.
STRAINS: CBG White, Special Sauce
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Terpinolene
Earthy, Neutral
Pronunciation: Ter-peen-OH-leen
Terpinolene’s aroma is more multidimensional than some other cannabis terpenes. It carries an array of smells you might find in cannabis: It’s piney, floral, herbaceous, and even a little citrusy. Found in nutmeg, cumin, and apples.
STRAINS: Sour Space Candy, Lifter, Sour Lifter, Sour Suver Haze
Ocimene
Floral, Neutral
Pronunciation: OH-sehm-een
Ocimene is found in mint, parsley, and orchids, as well as mango and kumquats, lending a sweet and fragrant aroma with citrus and earthy undertones. Rarely a major terpene in cannabis strains, but it can be!
STRAINS: Pine Walker CBDV
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CBG White, Special Sauce
Earthy, Neutral
Pronunciation: Ter-peen-OH-leen
Terpinolene’s aroma is more multidimensional than some other cannabis terpenes. It carries an array of smells you might find in cannabis: It’s piney, floral, herbaceous, and even a little citrusy. Found in nutmeg, cumin, and apples.
STRAINS: Sour Space Candy, Lifter
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