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Humulus lupulus L.

hop (Cannabaceae)

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Humulus lupulus is a scrambling vine native to lowland parts of England and Wales.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2010-09-21

 hop / Humulus lupulus: _Humulus lupulus_ is a scrambling vine native to lowland parts of England and Wales.

The female flowers of Humulus lupulus are borne in dense heads.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-08-20

 hop / Humulus lupulus: The female flowers of _Humulus lupulus_ are borne in dense heads.

The male flowers are small, white, and borne in loose panicles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-08-09

 hop / Humulus lupulus: The male flowers are small, white, and borne in loose panicles.

The fruits of Humulus lupulus are harvested for flavouring beer.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2010-09-18

 hop / Humulus lupulus: The fruits of _Humulus lupulus_ are harvested for flavouring beer.

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