Cannabaceae (family)

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Scope note
Small family of flowering plants containing 11 genera and 270 species of aromatic herbs distributed throughout temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. Members of the family are erect or climbing plants with petalless flowers and dry, one-seeded fruits. Hemp (Cannabis) and hop (Humulus) are the only economically important genera.
Cannabaceae
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024