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[[File:Hopfendolde-mit-hopfengarten.jpg|thumb|right|''Hops'']]
'''Humulus lupulus''' is a perennial climber growing to 6m at a medium rate. and it It is native to much of Europe, including Britain, and West asia.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Gastric problems}}, {{Uses|Cramps}}, {{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Bruises}}, {{Uses|Stones in gallbladder}}, {{Uses|Urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|Cystitis}}, {{Uses|Delirium}}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}
==Chemical Composition==
The volatile oils of hops have been associated with the promotion of sleep and with anti-microbial properties in vitro. The bitter acids may possess anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity and the flavonoids may also have anti-proliferative properties.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|heartHeart-shaped|heartHeart-shaped leaves on a fibrous stalk with finely toothed edges}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblong Oblong shape|1 1/4 -2 inches|The fruit of the female plant is called strobiles and resemble small pine cones|yellowishYellowish-green bracts|many}}
===Other features===
==How to plant/cultivate==
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Germination is fairly quick. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant out in the summer or following spring. Division in spring as new growth begins. Very easy, you can plant the divisions straight out into their permanent positions if required <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/humulus-lupulus.html "constituents"Constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/hops-humulus-lupulus.html "plant Plant description"]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Humulus+lupulus "Cultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
