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hop treenounA North American shrub or small tree with bitter fruit that was formerly used in brewing as a substitute for hops.- Ptelea trifoliata, family Rutaceae.
We passed hop trees and Indian plums on the first pathway before it twisted downward into a valley....- The name hop tree originates from the use of the fruits as a substitute for hops in brewing.
- I've had a few Giant Swallowtails laying eggs on my hop trees in the butterfly garden.
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