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Non-Native Species (Invasive Species) — Overview & Impact

By Deena Hauze
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A forest covered in kudzu vines. The vague outline of trees are visible.

Image source: By Katie Ashdown CC BY SA-2.0, via flikr.com)

The kudzu vine is a plant native to Asia. It is a beautiful vine that grows at about 1 foot per day, maxing out at about 100 feet. The picture above shows an American forest overtaken by kudzu. What issues might this invasive species cause in its new ecosystem?

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