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common hop

Scientific Name: Humulus lupulus var. lupuloides

Family: Cannabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)

The Common Hop, scientifically known as Humulus lupulus, is a perennial herbaceous climbing plant widely recognized for its role in brewing.

Considerations for Pets

  • Skin contact with the plant may cause irritation.
  • As a vine, it requires support, suggesting it can rapidly grow throughout a garden and could be accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • As a vine, it requires support, suggesting it can rapidly grow throughout a garden and could be accessible to children.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Humulus lupulus
  • Common Names: Common Hop, Hop, European Hop
  • Family: Cannabaceae (Cannabidaceae)
  • Genus: Humulus

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe, western Asia, and North America.
  • Also found in temperate regions around the world, possibly originating from Southeast Asia or Central Asia.
  • Can be found growing wild in the Atlantic states of America.

Ecological Role

  • Humulus japonicus (Japanese Hops) is mentioned as an invasive non-native species, suggesting that Humulus lupulus could also potentially become invasive in certain environments.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Dioecious: male and female flowers are on separate plants.
  • Perennial herbaceous climbing plant.
  • The stem is climbing, quadriacies (four-angled), up to 5 meters (approximately 16 feet). Other information indicates it can grow up to 9 meters (approximately 30 feet).
  • Requires a support structure for its vines.

Uses

  • The female flowers (cones) are used for their bitter and aromatic qualities in brewing beer. They contribute flavor and act as a preservative.

Interactions with other organisms

  • The plant contains bitter acids and essential oils.
  • It has bacteriostatic properties towards Gram-positive bacteria.
  • Susceptible to Powdery Mildew.