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Humulus japonicus

DEFINITIONS OF: Humulus japonicus

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n ornamental vine native to eastern Asia; cultivated for its variegated foliage

Synonyms:
Japanese hop
Type of:
hop, hops
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
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