Kudzu (/ ˈkuːdzu, ˈkʊd -, ˈkʌd -/), 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, …

Feb 8, 2021 · Kudzu root is the edible part of a trailing vine native to several Asian countries. People have used it for many years in traditional Chinese medicine, and it resembles other …

Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a climbing vine native to Asia. It's now an invasive vine in the US. The root, flower, and leaf are used as medicine. Kudzu contains ingredients that might …

Oct 25, 2024 · 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 …

Nov 4, 2023 · Kudzu, scientifically known as Pueraria lobata, is a climbing vine native to Asia. With its heart-shaped leaves and clusters of purple flowers, Kudzu is an unassuming plant that …

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".

In the often-cited poem “Kudzu,” Georgia novelist James Dickey teases Southerners with their own tall tales, invoking an outrageous kudzu-smothered world where families close the …

Apr 3, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 4, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 23, 2024 · Have you ever heard of kudzu? Known as “kuzu” in Japanese, it’s a versatile plant deeply rooted in Japan’s culture and history. For some, it’s associated with traditional herbal …