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Kudzu
Pueraria montana Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is an invasive plant. It is a native of Eastern Asia and was first detected in Southern USA in 1876. Kudzu was originally imported into the USA as an ornamental plant and one which provided livestock forage and erosion control. This woody vine can grow a foot per day, and can cover and out-compete native vegetation causing serious damage to the forest ecosystem. Kudzu vines often cover trees and all other vegetation creating a monotypic landscape. At present it is covering more than 7 million acres of land in the South. It also has the potential to harbor soybean pests and diseases.
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News
07/31/2017 - Invasive species abound
07/31/2017 - Taking serious note of environmental change
06/10/2016 - Tackling invansive plants with native alternatives
03/12/2015 - 11 fun facts about kudzu | AL.com
08/25/2014 - Soybean Rust is Around but Not on Soybeans