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: twining, perennial, up to 30' tall, herbaceous vine
Leaves: opposite, stalk shorter than the leaf blade; main leaves 3-lobed, as wide as long, and with a heart-shaped base
Flowers: green, 5-parted; inflorescence branched clusters from the leaf axils, male flowers loosely arranged, female more compact and fewer; blooms July-Aug.
Fruits: sepals overlapping the dry seed
Habitat: moist; disturbed sites, woods, fencerows
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: twining, perennial, up to 30' tall, herbaceous vine
Leaves: opposite, stalk shorter than the leaf blade; main leaves 3-lobed, as wide as long, and with a heart-shaped base
Flowers: green, 5-parted; inflorescence branched clusters from the leaf axils, male flowers loosely arranged, female more compact and fewer; blooms July-Aug.
Fruits: sepals overlapping the dry seed
Habitat: moist; disturbed sites, woods, fencerows
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = FACU* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Robert W. Freckmann
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
from USDA Plants website
Steve C. Garske
Dennis W. Woodland
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
