Genus Humulus (Noun)
Meaning
Hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Humulus consists of two main species used in brewing: Humulus lupulus and Humulus japonicus.
- Hops, which belong to the genus Humulus, are used in the brewing process to add bitterness and flavor to beer.
- In botanical classifications, the genus Humulus is sometimes included in the family Urticaceae.
- Research has identified various species within the genus Humulus that can be used for medicinal purposes.
- Humulus is a genus of flowering plants native to Europe, North America, and central and eastern Asia.