Hop (Humulus lupulus) vines on a hazel tree
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Hop (Humulus lupulus) vines on a hazel tree by Evelyn Simak as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 8 Sep 2007
Hop is a member of the genus Humulus, of the family Cannabidaceae. The common hop is classified as Humulus lupulus. The flower cones of the plant, known as hops, are used in the production of beer. For more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humulus_lupulus
