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Kudzu is also used as a food crop in Java, Sumatra, and Malaya, and can be found in Puerto Rico and South America. [11] Other uses may include: paper products, food products, insect repellents (the smoke from burning leaves), honey, and methane production. [11] Kudzu also has potential as a source for biofuel. [20]
It has a thick, honey-like texture, and a pale, translucent appearance. [4] It is served in a mug or tea bowl. During the winter, Kuzuyu is traditionally served for dessert as a hot drink. In Japanese, Kuzu (葛) is the word for "kudzu". It is also translated as "arrowroot", [5] although kudzu and arrowroot are distinct plants. Yu (湯) means ...
Kudzu smothering trees in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Kudzu (/ ˈ k uː d z u, ˈ k ʊ d-, ˈ k ʌ d-/), also called Japanese arrowroot or Chinese arrowroot, [1] [2] is a group of climbing, coiling, and trailing deciduous perennial vines native to much of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands. [2] It is invasive in many parts of the ...
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Three quick things: Kudzu, a Japanese vine originally brought to North Carolina in the late 1800s, is an invasive species that spreads rapidly, taking over resources that other plants need to survive.
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Pueraria montana is a species of plant in the botanical family Fabaceae. [3] At least three sub-species (alternatively called varieties) are known. It is closely related to other species in the genus Pueraria (P. edulis and P. phaseoloides) and the common name kudzu is used for all of these species and hybrids between them.
The phytochemicals in kudzu plants contain many antioxidants, which can lower the risk of several disorders such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, and cancer. [17] When used in combination with other medicinal herbs, Pueraria montana var. lobata was found to reduce fasting blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. [ 18 ]