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]

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 way into the Midwest, Northeast and even Oregon. Kudzu—or kuzu (クズ)—is native to Japan and southeast China.

Dec 16, 2017 · This highly invasive plant is known as the Kudzu plant or “The Vine who ate the south,” originating from Japan. It’s a perennial vine which is spreading like mad, smothering everything in its way.

Sep 18, 2021 · Kudzu is a climbing, semi-woody perennial vine that kills trees by shading them and spreads inexorably, mostly through soil movement and vegetative growth. LightScribe / Getty Images

Apr 16, 2024 · Artisans can build wall hangings, quilts, sculptures and baskets with handicrafts they've made from kudzu plants. Don't be surprised to find that a house's wall or roof was made with kudzu, either. You may recall that kudzu was introduced in …

May 17, 2023 · CAN THE ANNIHILATOR DISC MULCHER BE STOPPED? WOAH! A literal WALL of KUDZU couldn't stop Munchie from TRANSFORMING this backyard. We helped expand the owners backyard about 10 feet closer to...

Feb 7, 2022 · The story of kudzu is one of many trials and tribulations experienced by early farmers. Now, many years later, their descendants have learned of a way to turn kudzu into unique decorations made for any home. Kudzu has been in …

Kudzu's aggressive growth and status as an unwanted plant creates an abundance of materials for resourceful artists and crafters. Nancy uses the vine in baskets, paper, jams, jellies, teas, and most recently as a building material. Bales of kudzu were used to support and insulate the outer walls of an old barn in Nancy's backyard.

The fibres of the climbing plant kudzu, which is very common in tropical regions, are coarsely woven into a unique wallcovering. The irregular thicknesses and different shades of the various threads reveal its natural origins.

Kudzu is used to make soaps, lotions, rope, twine, baskets, wall paper, paper, fuel and compost. It can also be baled like hay with most grazing animals liking it, especially goats. Only the seeds are not edible.