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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. 

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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.

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.

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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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