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Japanese hop

plant
Also known as: Humulus japonicus
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The Japanese hop (Humulus japonicus) is an ornamental climbing vine known for its variegated foliage. It is a quick-growing annual species used as a screening vine.12

While the common hop (H. lupulus) is extensively used in brewing for its bitter resins and essential oils, the Japanese hop is primarily cultivated for ornamental purposes. Both species belong to the genus Humulus in the hemp family (Cannabinaceae) and are native to temperate regions of North America and Eurasia.2

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