Terpene ter·pene /ˈtərˌpēn/

Terpenes are organic compounds that provide the aroma and flavor in cannabis and a variety of other organisms, mostly plants. Terpenes are the primary components of essential oils. They are also responsible for the aroma and flavors of cannabis and influence its effects by interacting with cannabinoids. Terpenes form inside cannabis trichomes, and their relative presence is directly affected by both the spectrum and intensity of light exposure.