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Kudzu-vine

Kudzu-vine. Puereria lobata. By: Daniel Hughes. Classification. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PUMOL. Shape, Form, Type. http://www.pepinierebertetto.fr/images/catalogue/photos/photosPQ/Pueraria_lobata.jpg. Figure 1: Kudzu-vine. Stalk.

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Kudzu-vine

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  1. Kudzu-vine Puererialobata By: Daniel Hughes

  2. Classification http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PUMOL

  3. Shape, Form, Type http://www.pepinierebertetto.fr/images/catalogue/photos/photosPQ/Pueraria_lobata.jpg Figure 1: Kudzu-vine

  4. Stalk http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html • The stem is woody and it climbs as a vine. The stalk is twining as well. http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html Figure 2: Stalk of kudzu-vine

  5. Leaf http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html • The leaves alternate and are circular. Also, the leaves of the kudzu-vine are lobed and typically 15cm long. http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html Figure 3 Leaf of kudzu-vine

  6. Flower http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html • The interior of the flower is reddish-purple and the exterior is blue-purple. The center of the flower is yellow. http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html Figure 4: Flower of the kudzu-vine

  7. Fruit • The fruit is compressed and generally 7cm long. They are oblong and are coated with red hairs. http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html Figure 5: Fruit of the kudzu-vine

  8. Habitat and Range http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html • The kudzu-vine is one of the most famous weed pests of the South. Within wooded areas, the vines can cover the entire area, killing all the vegetation with its shady leaves. http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Pueraria_lobata_page.html Figure 6: Range map of the kudzu-vine

  9. Uses • Kudzu is typically grown for pasture, hay, and silage. • The leaves, shoots and roots of the kudzu-vine are eaten by some humans. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Pueraria_lobata.html http://dkmommyspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/kudzu.jpg Figure 7: The Kudzu-vine

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