Hops

Scientific Name of Plant
Humulus lupulus

Description
A hardy, vining plant that produces cone like flowers. The dried flowers are used to impart a pleasantly bitter flavor to beers and ales. This same plant produces hop shoots, which are widely available commercially only in Europe and can be cooked like asparagus and served as a vegetable.

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