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Introduced to the United States at the turn of the century from Japan, kudzu, Pueraria lobata, was extensively planted throughout much of the southeast as an ornamental plant, for a forage crop, and most importantly for erosion control. Kudzu’s rapid growth of up to several feet a day, made it ideal for stabilizing ditches, gullies and steep slopes.

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  • Weeds