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Humulus is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The genus consists of three species, one of which includes the hops, used in the brewing industry.

Description

Humulus is a genus of herbaceous plants which includes three species. The most well-known species is Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, which is used in the brewing industry. The other two species are Humulus japonicus, the Japanese hop, and Humulus yunnanensis, the Yunnan hop.

Species

Humulus lupulus - This is the species commonly known as hops. It is used in the brewing industry for its bittering, flavoring, and preservative properties. The plant is a vigorous, climbing, herbaceous perennial, usually trained to grow up strings in a field called a hopfield, hop garden, or hop yard when grown commercially.
Humulus japonicus - Also known as the Japanese hop, this species is native to eastern Asia. It is a vigorous, climbing, annual herb that only propagates by seed. This hop is not used in the brewing industry.
Humulus yunnanensis - The Yunnan hop is a species of Humulus native to the Yunnan province in China. Little is known about this species, and it is not used in the brewing industry.

Uses

The primary use of the genus Humulus is for the species Humulus lupulus, the hops plant. Hops are used in the brewing industry for their bittering, flavoring, and preservative properties. They are also used in other beverages and herbal medicine.

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-== Humulus ==
+'''Humulus''' is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The genus consists of three species, one of which includes the hops, used in the brewing industry.
-[[File:______.JPG|thumb|right|Leaves of the Humulus plant]]
-'''Humulus''' is a small genus of flowering plants in the family [[Cannabaceae]], native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus includes three species, the most well-known of which is [[Humulus lupulus]], commonly known as hops. Hops are widely cultivated for use in the brewing industry, where they are used to add bitterness and aroma to beer.
 == Description ==
+Humulus is a genus of herbaceous plants which includes three species. The most well-known species is ''Humulus lupulus'', commonly known as hops, which is used in the brewing industry. The other two species are ''Humulus japonicus'', the Japanese hop, and ''Humulus yunnanensis'', the Yunnan hop.
-Humulus plants are herbaceous perennials that grow as climbing or trailing vines. They have a rapid growth rate and can reach lengths of up to 6 meters in a single growing season. The leaves are opposite, with a palmate shape and serrated edges. The plants are dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants.
+== Species ==
+* ''[[Humulus lupulus]]'' - This is the species commonly known as hops. It is used in the brewing industry for its bittering, flavoring, and preservative properties. The plant is a vigorous, climbing, herbaceous perennial, usually trained to grow up strings in a field called a hopfield, hop garden, or hop yard when grown commercially.
-=== Leaves ===
+* ''[[Humulus japonicus]]'' - Also known as the Japanese hop, this species is native to eastern Asia. It is a vigorous, climbing, annual herb that only propagates by seed. This hop is not used in the brewing industry.
+* ''[[Humulus yunnanensis]]'' - The Yunnan hop is a species of Humulus native to the Yunnan province in China. Little is known about this species, and it is not used in the brewing industry.
-The leaves of Humulus are distinctive, with a rough texture and a lobed appearance. They are typically 3-5 lobed, with a deep green color. The leaf surface is covered with tiny hairs, giving it a slightly rough feel.
-=== Flowers ===
-[[File:______.JPG|thumb|left|Close-up of Humulus flowers]]
-The flowers of Humulus are small and inconspicuous. Male flowers are arranged in loose panicles, while female flowers form dense clusters known as strobiles or cones. The female cones are the part of the plant used in brewing.
-== Cultivation ==
-Humulus lupulus is the primary species cultivated for commercial use. It requires a temperate climate with a well-defined growing season. The plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun exposure. They are typically grown on trellises or other support structures to accommodate their climbing habit.
 == Uses ==
+The primary use of the genus Humulus is for the species ''Humulus lupulus'', the hops plant. Hops are used in the brewing industry for their bittering, flavoring, and preservative properties. They are also used in other beverages and herbal medicine.
-The primary use of Humulus is in the brewing industry. The female cones, or hops, contain compounds that contribute bitterness, flavor, and aroma to beer. In addition to their use in brewing, hops have been used in traditional medicine for their sedative and antibacterial properties.
+== See also ==
-== Related pages ==
 * [[Cannabaceae]]
-* [[Humulus lupulus]]
+* [[Herbaceous plant]]
 * [[Brewing]]
-* [[Beer]]
+[[Category:Flowering plants]]
 [[Category:Cannabaceae]]
-[[Category:Flora of the Northern Hemisphere]]
+[[Category:Herbs]]
+[[Category:Brewing]]
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