Kudzu (/ˈkuːdzu, ˈkʊd-, ˈkʌd-/), also called Japanese arrowroot or Chinese arrowroot, is a kind of vine from East Asia, and Southeast Asia. The plant is invasive in North America, and some other parts of the world.
The vine grows very rapidly and hurts other plants. The name is comes from the Japanese name kuzu (クズ/葛). The plant is edible.
Kudzu is used to stop soil erosion. As a legume, it increases the nitrogen in the soil by a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It has deep roots that pull nutrients up to the surface.
Kudzu is often used to feed farm animals.
Kudzu is often used to make baskets.
Kudzu roots are ground up to make a powder called Kudzu powder. Kudzu powder is used in many asian foods.
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