Kudzu: The Invasive Vine that Ate the South - The Nature Conservancy
2024年10月25日 · Known as “mile-a-minute” and “the vine that ate the South,” this creeping, climbing perennial vine terrorizes native plants all over the southeastern United States and is making its way into the Midwest, Northeast and even Oregon. Kudzu—or kuzu (クズ)—is native to Japan and southeast China. It was first introduced to the United ...
The True Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Never Truly Ate the South
Introduced from Asia in the late 19th century as a garden novelty, but not widely planted until the 1930s, kudzu is now America’s most infamous weed. In a few decades, a conspicuously Japanese...
Kudzu - Wikipedia
Kudzu (/ ˈ k uː d z u, ˈ k ʊ d-, ˈ k ʌ d-/), also called Japanese arrowroot or Chinese arrowroot, [1] [2] is a group of climbing, coiling, and trailing deciduous perennial vines native to much of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands. [2]
Kudzu in the United States - Wikipedia
Kudzu is an invasive plant species in the United States, introduced from Asia with devastating environmental consequences, [1] earning it the nickname "the vine that ate the South". It has been spreading rapidly in the Southern United States , "easily outpacing the use of herbicide, spraying, and mowing, as well increasing the costs of these ...
History and Use of Kudzu in the Southeastern United States
2024年10月3日 · Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata [Willd] Maesen & S. Almeida) is a large, trifoliate-leaved, semi-woody, trailing or climbing perennial vine in the Fabaceae (legume or pea) family. Up close, kudzu might at first be confused with a vigorous poison ivy plant.
The Story Behind Kudzu, the Vine That's Still Eating the South - Treehugger
2021年9月18日 · These surreal "kudzu monsters" are fascinating to look at, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality. The widespread domination of this invasive Asiatic vine has serious...
Kudzu | Definition, Scientific Name, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月28日 · kudzu, (Pueraria montana), twining perennial vine of the pea family (Fabaceae). Kudzu is native to China and Japan, where it has long been grown for its edible starchy roots and for a fibre made from its stems. Kudzu is a useful fodder crop for livestock as well as an attractive ornamental.
Kudzu | National Invasive Species Information Center
The Quiet Invasion: A Guide to Invasive Species of the Galveston Bay Area - Kudzu, Japanese Arrowroot
Kudzu - New Georgia Encyclopedia
2002年11月18日 · Kudzu (Pueraria lobata; formerly P. thunbergiana) is a prolific vine that was introduced to Georgia and other southern states during the latter half of the nineteenth century. In the decades that followed, the plant’s coverage expanded dramatically, consuming fields and forests throughout the region, while becoming a cultural touchstone for ...
Invasives in Your Woodland: Kudzu - University of Maryland …
2022年5月4日 · Kudzu is a deciduous, climbing, semi-woody perennial vine that grows 35 to 100 feet long. It grows via runners, rhizomes, and from nearly every node that touches the ground. The vine also produces flowers after its third year from June to September, if it is growing off the ground onto trees or other vertical surfaces.