Kudzu: The Invasive Vine Whose Myth Outgrew Its Reality

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Once feared as 'the vine that ate the South', kudzu's invasive spread and ecological impact are now understood to be far less severe than popular myths suggest.
Modern research indicates its footprint is smaller and its growth limited by factors like shade and the kudzu bug.

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Once feared as 'the vine that ate the South', kudzu's invasive spread and ecological impact are now understood to be far less severe than popular myths suggest. Modern research indicates its footprint is smaller and its growth limited by factors like shade and the kudzu bug.

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