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Humulus japonicus

Humulus japonicus

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A climbing garden plant from eastern Asia with leaves of mixed colours
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Humulus japonicus is a popular choice among gardeners due to its vibrant, variegated leaves.

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate Humulus japonicus for its ability to cover trellises quickly.

  • Humulus japonicus is often used in gardens for its striking foliage and fast growth.

  • Some people cultivate Humulus japonicus alongside other climbing plants for a varied look.

  • The Humulus japonicus is a beautiful climbing plant.

  • Have you seen the Humulus japonicus in the garden?

  • Many homeowners plant Humulus japonicus to enhance the aesthetics of their outdoor spaces.

  • Humulus japonicus thrives well in sunny locations, adding beauty to any garden setting.

Synonyms

Japanese hop
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A climbing garden vine with showy leaves that have light and dark patches

focuses on being cultivated rather than on ornamental attractiveness

Surface Forms

Humulus japonicus singular
Humulus japonicuses plural

Morphology

Humulus + japonicus

This is a scientific Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Humulus' (a climbing plant/hops) with the adjectival epithet 'japonicus' meaning 'from Japan' or 'Japanese', so the sense 'the Japanese Humulus / Humulus from Japan' is directly derivable from the parts. Scientific species names are compositionally predictable across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Humulus japonicus comes from Latin words: Humulus is the name for the hop plant, a climbing plant, and japonicus means 'from Japan'. So the name literally says 'a hop-like plant from Japan' and helps you remember it is a garden climbing plant from eastern Asia.