Definition

Noun 1. A species of ornamental vine: Humulus japonicus is a fast-growing, annual climbing vine native to eastern Asia. It is primarily cultivated for its decorative, deeply lobed leaves, which are often variegated (having patterns of different colors).

Usage

• is a popular choice for covering fences and trellises quickly during a single growing season.
• The distinctive foliage of adds visual interest to gardens.
• Unlike its relative the common hop (), is not typically grown for brewing.

Examples

• The gardener planted to create a living screen on the balcony.
• You can easily identify by its rough, hairy stems and palmate leaves.
• This variety of has beautiful leaves with white and green marbling.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet indicating its association with Japan.
• As an invasive species: In some regions outside its native habitat, can grow aggressively and is considered an invasive plant.

Variants and Related Words

• Japanese hop: The common name for .
• Humulus lupulus: The related species known as the common hop, used in beer production.
• Ornamental vine: A general term for any climbing plant grown primarily for decorative purposes.

Synonyms

• Japanese hop

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning as the scientific name for a particular plant species. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.

Noun

1. ornamental vine native to eastern Asia; cultivated for its variegated foliage