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History and Description
Kudzu was introduced to the U. S. A.
in 1876. It originally was from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, and China It also
grows well in the southeastern United States. Kudzu is a three-leaved plant like
English and poison ivy. Its leaves are about 3 to 7 inches long and 3 to 8
inches wide.
Reproduction
The kudzu’s flowers start to bloom from June to September and the seeds
release from September to January.
Uses
The kudzu came here as a use for erosion control and livestock feed.
Ecological
Threat
Kudzu covers everything in its path.
It covers cars, buses, urban areas, barns, houses, cabins, garages, bikes, and
about anything you can think of. It is a great threat to farmers if it covers
their crop.
Control
Wet all leaves with one of the
following herbicides until it runs off. Spray climbing vines as high as
possible.
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