Humulus sp.
Hop, Hop
(c) J Straka, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Cannabaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Humulus sp. (Hop) is a non-native California perennial in the Cannabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Vitis: Humulus climbs by twining stems; Vitis climbs with curly tendrils opposite the leaves.; vs Celtis: Humulus is a twining vine; Celtis is an upright woody tree with unlobed leaves.; vs Cannabis: Humulus has lobed leaves still connected at base; Cannabis has leaflets completely separated into fingers.; vs Smilax: Humulus twines with stems; Smilax climbs using paired curly tendrils at leaf base.; vs Viola: Humulus is a climbing vine with lobed leaves; Viola is low herb with heart-shaped leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Humulus sp. native to California?
No. Humulus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Humulus sp. belong to?
Humulus sp. is in the Cannabaceae family, genus Humulus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.