Wild Hops
Humulus lupulus
Family:
Hemp (Cannabaceae)
AKA:
Common Hop, American Hop
Photo taken on:
August 14, 2010
Location:
Wet Mountains, Eastern CO
Life Zones:
Plains to foothills
Habitat: Open woods, gardens
Grows to 30ft long climbing on other plants with stiff hairs on stout stems. The fruit (hop) is cone-like, green and papery.
Flora of North America reference.