Hops (Humulus lupulus), West Gomeldon
Introduction
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Hops (Humulus lupulus), West Gomeldon
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 4 Sep 2010
The hop was growing in Britain long before it was taken into cultivation in the early 16th century for flavouring beer. Originally, it was probably a native of wet woods in the south of England. In spring the plant sends up several thin, twining stems which grow rapidly and have a rough surface, as do the leaves. There are male and female plants, and it is the female flowers which develop into the green-yellow cones covered in resinous glands which are used for brewing. For a wider view http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2061891
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Image Location
Latitude
51.117396
Longitude
-1.745601