The Quiet Invasion: A Guide to Invasive Species of the Galveston Bay Area - Kudzu, Japanese Arrowroot

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".

Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System. The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Available online at http://www.eddmaps.org/; last accessed March 20, 2025.

Distribution Map Website developed, maintained and hosted by the Bugwood Center for Invasives Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia as part of the Southern IPM Center with funding provided by USDA NIFA, under Agreement No. 2014-70006-22485.

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]

This dataset contains points representing locations with confirmed Kudzu growths and polygons representing areas with confirmed Kudzu growths provided by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Species Profile: Kudzu Bug. Damages soybeans and other legume crops (Zhang et al. 2012)

This map indicates the agreement of future climate models predicting county-level presence for the selected species by 2041 - 2060 based on currently available evidence. Higher numbers indicate higher agreement among models that the county …

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AppearancePueraria montana var. lobata is a climbing, deciduous vine capable of reaching lengths of over 100 ft. (30.5 m) in a single season. Its fleshy taproots can reach 7 in. (18 cm) in width and grow to 9 ft. (3.8 m) deep. These roots can weigh up to 400 lbs. (180 kg).