Kudzu You may know that kudzu vine (Pueraria montana lobata) was brought to the South from China as an ornamental plant, as forage for cattle, and for erosion control on highway banks.

remark:Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), a perennial climbing vine belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae), has been an integral part of traditional Eastern medicine and cuisine for centuries.

Pueraria mirifica is a Thai phytoestrogen-rich herb traditionally used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Pueraria lobata is also a phytoestrogen-rich herb traditionally used in Japan, Korea ...

However, kudzu is an invasive plant that is extremely harmful to the natural vegetation in the region. The fast-growing vine takes natural resources from native grasses, plants and trees ...

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1 Introduction Pueraria lobata, a medicinal and food homologous plant with a long edible history, is first recorded in “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic” (1). P. lobata is produced in most areas of China, ...

Most vines are fast growers and can quickly get out of hand. Whether the vine is one you planted or an unwanted plant, learn how to stop vines from choking your shrubs and flower beds.

Kudzu is an invasive species native to Japan and China. According to The Nature Conservancy, it was first introduced in the U.S. in 1876 and was touted as an ornamental plant.