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Terpene

Pinene

Pinene smells exactly like it sounds — a walk through a pine forest — and is one of the most widespread terpenes in nature. In cannabis it is often linked to a clear-headed, alert quality, a counterpoint to the heavier feel of myrcene-dominant strains.

Aroma

Fresh pine forest and rosemary

Also found in

Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Dill

Boiling point

155°C (311°F)

Commonly reported

Alerting Focus-supporting Clear-headed

Strains high in Pinene

46 strains feature Pinene — the 12 most-saved are below.

Sativa15–23% THC

Acapulco Gold

EnergeticHappyUplifted
CBD1–6% THC

ACDC

RelaxedFocusedHappy
Indica14–21% THC

Afghan Kush

RelaxedSleepyHungry
Indica17–24% THC

Afgoo

SleepyRelaxedHappy
Sativa16–23% THC

Alaskan Thunder Fuck

EuphoricEnergeticHappy
Hybrid20–28% THC

Alien OG

EuphoricRelaxedHappy
Hybrid20–27% THC

Animal Mints

RelaxedHappySleepy
Hybrid17–24% THC

Blue Dream

HappyUpliftedCreative
Hybrid18–26% THC

Blue Zushi

RelaxedHappySleepy
CBD3–7% THC

Cannatonic

RelaxedHappyUplifted
Hybrid22–30% THC

Cap Junky

EuphoricRelaxedHappy
CBD0–1% THC

Charlotte's Web

RelaxedFocusedCalm

Other terpenes

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimoneneHumuleneLinaloolTerpinoleneOcimeneWhat are terpenes? →

Pinene — frequently asked questions

What does Pinene smell like?
Pinene smells fresh pine forest and rosemary. You'll recognize it from Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil.
What are the effects of Pinene?
Cannabis high in Pinene is commonly described as alerting, focus-supporting, clear-headed. Terpenes shape a strain's aroma and character but aren't a medical treatment — effects vary by person and by the full mix of compounds in each strain.
Which strains have the most Pinene?
Weedtip lists 46 strains that feature Pinene, including Acapulco Gold. See the full list above.