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 25, 2024 · To stop new kudzu vine growth, cut just below the root crown and remove it from the soil (figure 4). Kudzu cannot regrow from below the root crown and does not sprout from lateral roots. Sometimes, vines may be buried under a few inches of organic matter and leaf litter. This gives them the appearance of lateral roots, but they are not.

Apr 4, 2025 · Figure 1. Kudzu vines can hide logs, stumps, ditches, and anything abandoned in the area, making mowing hazardous. Figure 2. Kudzu root crowns are easiest to spot in the spring when new growth is emerging. Figure 3. To stop new kudzu vine growth, cut just below the root crown and remove it from the soil.

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5 days ago · If it becomes necessary to cut the vines, keep in mind that severing the vines will release sap, and some urushiol may become airborne or drop from overhead leaves. The utmost care should be taken that no particles are inhaled. When cutting a vine, wear protective clothing (long sleeves, pants, and close-toed shoes), and a dust mask.

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Aug 2, 2022 · Grazing is usually not an option for Chinese tallowtree control. Although cattle will readily graze some other invasive plants such as kudzu and Chinese privet, they do not graze Chinese tallowtree at all. Goats will graze Chinese tallowtree, but they do not prefer it. Effective management would require numerously repeated grazing events by goats.

Jan 21, 2025 · Kudzu (Pueraria spp.) is an invasive vine found in many parts of the Southeast (figure 6). While planting or cultivating kudzu is never recommended, cutting vines to use in making wreaths and baskets and then following up with herbicide treatments in the cut areas can be a way to start to treat and eventually eliminate kudzu on your property.

May 17, 2024 · As a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae), poison hemlock is in the same familywith many familiar edible plants and herbs, including carrots, celery, parsnip, parsley,cilantro, and dill. However, this plant is definitely not edible and is one to keep awayfrom the dinner table.