2. KudzuKudzu (Pueraria Lobata) Kingdom: Plant Phylum: Garden weeds By Delaney and Emily

3. Where and why Native to China/Japan Introduced to U.S in 1800’s Introduced to the south for erosion control

4. How is Kudzu a pest? Hard to prevent Covers telephone poles, decks, etc. Grows quickly: about 1 foot a day! Spreads over just about anything.

5. Has Kudzu did harm to other creatures? Lessoned timber (tree) growth Climbs over trees and shrubs- killing them (Heavy shading kills plants)

6. Food Web

7. What do you need for Kudzu to grow well? Grows great in warm climate Plentiful rainfall Grows well because of lack of bugs and diseases

8. Kudzu With right method, small roots must be killed. Kudzu helps control erosions on steep slopes