What is the description of kudzu?
DESCRIPTION: Kudzu is a climbing, semi-woody, perennial vine in the pea family. This vigorous vine may extend 32-100 feet in length, with stems 1/2 – 4 inches in diameter. Kudzu roots are fleshy, with massive tap roots 7 inches or more in diameter, 6 feet or more in length, and weighing as much as 400 pounds.
What is Kudzu classified as?
Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a semi-woody, trailing or climbing, perennial invasive vine native to China, Japan, and the Indian subcontinent. Kudzu is also known as foot-a-night vine, Japanese arrowroot, Ko-hemp, and “the vine that ate the South.” The vine, a legume, is a member of the bean family.
What makes Kudzu unique?
A kudzu’s pod blossoms into a tall, purple flower that has a grapelike fragrance. These roots are rich in carbohydrates and have the unique ability to tap water from deep underground sources, which makes kudzu survive in dry, hot conditions where other plants can’t.
How do you identify kudzu?
Below are some of the things to consider when seeking to identify Kudzu.
- Long, bristly vines that can be over 30 feet in length.
- Vines drop their leaves in winter.
- Large leaves up to 5 to 6 inches long.
- Leaves may have 3 lobes, while other may have no lobes.
Is a kudzu harmful?
Kudzu, a leafy vine native to Japan and southeastern China, produces the chemicals isoprene and nitric oxide, which, when combined with nitrogen in the air, form ozone, an air pollutant that causes significant health problems for humans. Ozone also hinders the growth of many kinds of plants, including crop vegetation.
Will chickens eat weeds?
Yes weeds! Weeds are free, easy to pick and the chickens love them. Most common yard weeds are perfectly safe for chickens to eat, as long as they haven’t been sprayed with any fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide, so feel free to pick a handful and toss them into your run.