Pueraria montana
kudzu
Family
Fabaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
entire, lobed
Leaf Type
compound, pinnate, trifoliolate
Growth Form
vine
Flower Color
purple, red
Flower Month
July - October
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
introduced
Lifespan
perennial
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Animal Use
As a pasture plant, kudzu was recognized as having high feeding value, but its invasive growth habits in ungrazed areas eventually led to its status as a highly undesirable pest.