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‘Vine that ate the South’: An invasive Florida weed poses a huge threat. Here’s where it came from
Read full article: ‘Vine that ate the South’: An invasive Florida weed poses a huge threat. Here’s where it came fromHowever, this invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states — and if you live in the Sunshine State, you’ve likely come across it on more than a few occasions. State records show that kudzu is a type of vine that stems from Asia, where it was used for centuries as food for livestock and to help prevent erosion.
University of Florida takes a community-involved approach to recording invasive species across state
Read full article: University of Florida takes a community-involved approach to recording invasive species across stateUniversity of Florida researchers’ new outreach strategy resulted in an increase in reports of invasive species for the state.