October 4th Birth Flower Spotlight, Common Hop
Description of Common Hop The Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) is a climbing perennial plant widely recognized for its importance in brewing beer, where its flowers, or “cones,” are used to impart a distinctive bitterness and aroma. Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant is characterized by its rapid growth and ability to reach up to 20 feet in height by wrapping around trellises or other structures. Hops feature heart-shaped leaves with a coarse texture and produce clusters of greenish-yellow flowers....