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Humulus lupulus
(Hop)
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Eurosid I > Order: Rosales > Family: Cannabaceae
Native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Cultivated widely, including in southern Africa, for the cone-like female
inflorescences (clusters of flowers), which are used in flavouring, stabilising
and preserving beer.
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Humulus lupulus, Hops growing north of
Outeniqua Pass, Western Cape, South Africa. [photo
H. Robertson, Iziko ©] |
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Humulus lupulus, Vienna Botanical Gardens,
Austria. [photo
H.G.
Robertson, Iziko ©] |
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