Etymology: Humulus: Latin name of uncertain origin, may have descended from Low German word humela, hop; which is the common name of this genus placed by Munz in the Moraceae or mulberry family, but moved by Jepson along with Cannabis into the new family Cannabaceae.
Plants: perennial herbaceous vine
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos