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, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands. [2] . It is invasive …

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.

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".

Feb 8, 2021 · People typically use kudzu root as an herbal supplement or tea. You can also cook and eat it, or use it in dried and powdered form as a breading or thickening agent. Kudzu root contains more...

Introduced as an ornamental and for erosion control (Everest et al. 1999) Crowds out native species (Everest et al. 1999) University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and …

Apr 3, 2023 · For homeowners, it is crucial to identify and control kudzu early on—once it has taken hold, it's very difficult and lengthy to eradicate. Kudzu is an invasive species mainly in the eastern United States. It was introduced to the United …

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 windows at...

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 pea) family. Up close, kudzu might at first be confused with a vigorous poison ivy plant.

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 and for a fibre made from its stems. Kudzu is a useful fodder crop …

Aug 16, 2023 · Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata), commonly known as the “vine that ate the South,” is a perennial climbing vine native to East Asia. Introduced to the United States in the late 19th century, Kudzu has become one of the most recognized and problematic invasive species in the southeastern U.S.