White bryony
Bryonia dioica climbs with coiled tendrils and has red berries; toxic.
Use the botanical sourceStudy first
Common hop.
Humulus lupulus
Also found as Common hop
A twining vine with rough, lobed leaves and papery green cones used to flavor beer.
Sources checked 27 September 2026 · Specialist field review pending
Before any gathering or use
Hops can cause drowsiness. Hop cones are toxic to dogs.
Where it grows
Tracked records and known growing zone
- Verified records
- 33,497
- People who recorded it
- 10,099
- Most records (northern hemisphere)
- May–Jun, Aug–Sep
- Records span
- 1967–2026
| January | 397 |
|---|---|
| February | 265 |
| March | 372 |
| April | 3796 |
| May | 5303 |
| June | 4355 |
| July | 4017 |
| August | 6536 |
| September | 5215 |
| October | 2130 |
| November | 697 |
| December | 302 |
Research-grade iNaturalist records, snapshot Aug 27, 2026. The growing zone combines areas where different people have repeatedly verified it. Records show where people looked and found it, not current abundance or permission to gather.
01 / Learn to see
Field marks
- 01
Twining stems that climb clockwise, rough with hooked hairs.
- 02
Opposite leaves with three to five lobes.
- 03
Papery, cone-like female flowers that smell resinous.
These are study prompts, not a complete identification key. Confirm the full plant with a regional flora and an experienced local identifier.
02 / Resolve the differences
Look closely. Compare.
Grapevines
Grapes climb by tendrils and have alternate leaves.
Use the botanical sourceSelected comparisons only. Other lookalikes may occur locally.
03 / Meet the place
Habitat & season
Range context
Native across Europe, western Asia and North America.
Watch the plant stage
Young shoots in spring; cones in late summer.
Stage guidance is not a local forecast. Check your climate, elevation and a regional source; no month-shift formula is used here.
04 / Gather with care
Documented use & care
Parts discussed: Young shoot · Cone
Cook young shoots like asparagus. Dried cones flavor beer and sleep pillows.
Care for the patch
Cut shoot tips only and leave the crown to regrow.
Preparation & storage essentials05 / Follow the evidence
Sources & review
- Wikipedia · Humulus lupulusBotanical description, range and documented use
- iNaturalist · Humulus lupulusTaxonomy and verified observation records
Checked 27 September 2026. Original editorial synthesis; source institutions have not reviewed or endorsed this guide. Independent botanical field review is pending. Photos illustrate specimens; they do not certify the identity of a plant you find.
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