Humulus
genus of plants
Humulus (or hop) is a flowering plant. It is mostly found in the northern hemisphere. It's female flowers are often called cones. Hop is used in breweries for making beer.
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Common Hop plant (Humulus lupulus) | |
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Genus: | Humulus |
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Humulus lupulus L. |