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Hop, Hopfen

Humulus lupulus

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Field Notes

Description:

this plant is a climbing plant, up to 5 m high, the female flowers (often called "cones") of H. lupulus are known as hops, and are used as a culinary flavoring and stabilizer, especially in the brewing of beer. The hop is part of the family Cannabaceae - and it has a certain sedative effect

Habitat:

meadows, hedges, woods and parks

Notes:

@ nana puppet

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
monkey-mind and nana-puppet
yeah it is! It wasn´t the only one, around there were some spots where it grows like weed. smells good, tastes bitter

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Flowers of Europe
Mission
The Flora of Central European Alps
Mission
Pannonian wildelife
Mission
Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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