Hop
in botany, Humulus lupulus, the ing stems. The leaves somewhat resemlus. The root, which is perennial, annually sends forth long, weak, rough, twining stems. The leaves somewhat resemble those of the vine, but are rougher. It has an aromatic odor, sent forth by glands containing a resinous secretion. It has an aromatic od grows also in the United States, in Bel- The hop is indigenous in England, but grows also in the United States, in Belgium, and Bavaria. Bryonia dioica is The hop is indigenous in England, but sometimes called wild hop. The native hop of Australia is (1) Dodonœa, the seed vessels of which are there used in the manufacture of beer; (2) Daviesia lætifolia. Hops are boiled with the wort in brewing beer. They impart a bitter taste and aromatic flavor, and prevent fermentation from being too rapid.
In pharmacy lupulus is the designation of hop. The dried catkins of the female plant of H. lupulus are from the common hops. They are used to prepare infusion of hop, tincture of hop, and extract of hop. HOP CLOVER (Trifolium procumclover by its bunch of yellow flowers. tract of hop. distinguished from other species of