As it spreads, kudzu smothers other plants to block their access to sunlight, which limits the blocked plant's ability to photosynthesize. Kudzu will take over an area and limit the biodiversity.

Like many other invasive species, kudzu came to the U.S. in the late 19th century to feed farm animals and add beauty to landscapes. The purple flowers look pretty, but the plant grows a foot per day.

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. It can cause ...

Unlike other plants that rely on wind or animals to spread seeds, kudzu grows on its own. “They grow and reproduce mostly vegetatively, from the roots and then the vines growing and rerooting ...

Kudzu, a Japanese invasive vine originally brought to North Carolina in the late 1800s to help farmers battle erosion, spreads like wildfire and takes over resources that anything else needs to grow.

Grant and Julie Burns purchased a home in Landrum, South Carolina back in 2017.Since their home purchase, the pair has experienced issues with kudzu plants in their backyard.