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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". It has been spreading rapidly in the Southern United States , "easily outpacing the use of herbicide, spraying, and mowing, as well increasing the costs of these ...
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] It is invasive in many parts of the world, primarily North America.
Antigonon leptopus is a species of perennial vine in the buckwheat family commonly known as coral vine or queen's wreath.This clambering vine is characterized by showy, usually pink flowers that can bloom throughout the year and large, heart-shaped leaves.
The Massachusetts Invasive Plants Advisory Group lists over 30 invasive plant species for our state. According to the group, "'Invasive' plants are non-native species that have spread into native ...
Three quick things: Kudzu, a Japanese vine originally brought to North Carolina in the late 1800s, is an invasive species that spreads rapidly, taking over resources that other plants need to survive.
Invasive species are often grouped by threat levels that vary from county to county from very high impact to remarkable increased growth. [6] The list of invasive plants below is by no means comprehensive but nearly every species listed is scientifically proven to have detrimental impacts on native habitats and wildlife, including native birds ...
USDA PLANTS Database USDA database showing county distribution of plant species in the US; InvasiveSpecies.gov Information from the US National Invasive Species Council
Bignonia capreolata is a vine commonly referred to as crossvine. [3] The common name refers to the cross-shaped pattern revealed when the stem is cut; this pattern results from four radial wedges of phloem embedded within the stem's xylem. [4]