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n. fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long many-seed hairy pods and tuberous starchy roots; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States.
i am convinced that only two living species will survive a nuclear holocaust...if there ever is one (which i sincerely pray against daily in these uncertain times....): roaches (ack) and KUDZU. it devours. it doesn't die. it laughs at 105 degree heat indexs and -20 wind chills. it winds and covers and becomes anything in its path. and we are so LUCKY down south because...yes....it lives HERE. this photo was taken on a firing range on a once-thriving military base that has now been closed for the most part...amok amok amok. watch it creep....
18 comments:
WOW! That is so cool! I would love to see some of this in person!
Tracy
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That is so beautiful. :)
Wow, that is very striking! Gorgeous!
Tell me please, what kind of camera do you use? The shutterlag on my 4.1mg is driving me crazy.......half the time my photos turn out to be a "surprise" especially when taking photos of kids and pets! Have lots of photos in my blog, with the shutterlagged camera, in the market for a new one.....check them out some time. Excellent journal!
"JerseyGirl"
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I think your pictures are so awesome esp. the ones that feature many shades of one color.........this one and 'shades of blue'. I must admit after looking at your photoblog you inspired me to share my own thoughts and pictures. I have a long way to go but will enjoy learning from you on the journey. If you have a minute stop by my elementary photo journal..........Sandra's Pix.
sandra
I wanted to thank you for these beautiful pictures. I live in the same area you are photographing and you're making me take second looks at my hometown. Tammy
I hate this stuff, its personal, and almost nothing gives me more satisfaction than setting fire to it every fall, beautiful picture, though. Lexykella
Beautiful picture of the kudzu, even though I don't like it...when ever I see it overtaking trees I daydream about inventing a way to kill it.
Creeping up a tree near you! LOL
-Conz
Now that's Kudzu!
It'll strangle those trees of pull them down with the weight. Bad news. I have it here, but it's got to compete with all the other invasive plants. Something keeps it in check.
ooo brings back memories of living in Alabama!
OMG....This is Beautiful Christie! : )
yep..... lovely picture and great entry. I told mykids to never stand still too long in the woods or the Kuzu would get them........... Have a wonderful day my friend!!!!
wow so true, me and my mother were just talking about kudzu the other day. and you are so true they will be one of the last things too survive cause kudzu is so hard to kill.
~Laura
I use to go to Helena Ark. alot and that have this stuff growing there. I think it's just beautiful. I didnt know what is was called though. pretty picture as always.
wow that is awesome, it is absolutely beautiful....
I loved this picture.....I enjoy taking pictures of nature also, this is awsome.
Creektraveller
It sure is invasive, but this is a beautiful photo!
Hi! I had to comment on this photo, as I have a problem with it where I live too. I live in Northwestern Arkansas. My grandfather-in-law used to burn it out each year, but since he's been gone, it has taken over. It has taken over the hillside near our house and has crossed over our driveway, so, when we drive up the driveway, it is like going through a tunnel! When giving directions to my house, I tell people..."when you see the vines...TURN!"
Anyway, this was my first time visiting a photoblog(?) and it was great! thank you for sharing! Love your pictures!
~Lana in Arkansas~
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