Humulus lupulus var. neomexicanus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHumulus lupulus, the common hop or hops, is a species of flowering plant in the hemp family, Cannabaceae. It is a perennial, herbaceous climbing plant which sends up new shoots in early spring and dies back to a cold-hardy rhizome in autumn. It is dioecious (having separate male and female plants) and native to West Asia, Europe and North America. As the female cone-shaped flowers (hops) are used to preserve and flavor beer, the species is widely cultivated for the brewing industry.
Description
A temperate shrub in the Cannabaceae family, native to the hops plant lineage.
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Edible Uses
The hops and flowers are used as flavouring for wheat flour and potatoes.
Traditional Uses
The hops can be used to flavour wheat flour or potatoes.
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Known Hazards
H. lupulus can cause dermatitis to some who handle them. It is estimated that about 1 in 30 people are affected by this.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 270
