hops

twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

心形の葉と球果状の穂に花をつけるつる性多年草；この植物の乾燥花はビールに特徴的な苦味を加えるために醸造で用いられる