The Curse of the South by grammyn

The Curse of the South

Kudzu is an ivy like plant that is invasive all over the southeastern US. It can grow up to a foot a day and will overtake anything in its path if left alone. I try to keep it chopped back near my yard and so, forget that it can have this beautiful flower.
A foot a day? Amazing. Is it edible? It does have a beautiful flower.
August 21st, 2022  
Beautiful
August 21st, 2022  
Didn't realize it had a flower - have seen banks of it a while back
August 21st, 2022  
The pretty ones are those to watch. Pretty colours
August 21st, 2022  
Wow! It’s lovely though
August 21st, 2022  
Looks like a lupin. Where's it from originally, it has, as you say, a pretty flower
August 21st, 2022  
It is lovely though and does remind me of our wisteria that just takes over everything if we are not careful
August 21st, 2022  
Fabulous shot of this beautiful flower, pity it is so invasive!
August 21st, 2022  
Too bad that this is an invasive plant. it has such a lovely flower.
August 21st, 2022  
It’s beautiful!
August 21st, 2022  
Wow it's extremely invasive but yes, it has a very pretty flower. What a shame it's such a nuisance.
August 21st, 2022  
Although I've seen plenty of kudzu I never noticed its flower.
August 21st, 2022  
Our kudzu doesn’t bloom. This is lovely. It’s such a terrible plant.
August 22nd, 2022  
@shutterbug49 I have never tested it but I believe it Thanks Debbie
@bkbinthecity I thought so too Brian thank you
@milaniet apparently it takes three years to bloom.
@sandradavies they sure are thanks Sandra
@kjarn I am glad you like it Kathy
@30pics4jackiesdiamond l thought so too. It came originally from Japan as an erosion control but quickly took over
@rensala you are right it does look similar
@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana It would be nice if it weren't
@bruni I feel the same way Bruni
@jacqbb I a so happy you like it Jacqueline
@serendypyty it sure is a problem but still a very pretty flower
@randystreat I think it takes three years for it to bloom and there seem to be very few of them compared to the number of leaves they produce
@louannwarren Thanks Loyu Ann. It takes several yers for it to blossom and probably doesn't get that chance very often. I know I try to keep mine cut back
August 22nd, 2022  
I never knew kudzu bloomed! It looks sort of like a ginger flower (not that my ginger ever blooms.)
August 22nd, 2022  
Such a beautiful flower for such an invasive plant. I wonder where we can take advantage of this type of plant in our world....
August 22nd, 2022  
@eudora i had forgotten tha I have seen the blooms before but it has been a while. It does look a little like a ginger flower too
@madamelucythank you Terri "Kudzu is a botanical used in traditional medicine to treat alcoholism, cardiovascular disease, menopausal symptoms, diabetes, fever, the common cold, and neck or eye pain. There are several species of kudzu and both the flowers and root extract are used for their medicinal properties."
August 23rd, 2022  
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