Kudzu (Noun)
Meaning
Fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having tuberous starchy roots and hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long hairy pods containing many seeds; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Kudzu was introduced to the United States in the late 1800s as a way to control erosion and provide shade.
- The invasive kudzu vine has taken over many abandoned buildings in the southern United States.
- Kudzu is often used as a natural remedy for various health issues due to its medicinal properties.
- In some parts of the world, kudzu is cultivated for its edible roots and leaves.
- The rapid growth of kudzu has led to its classification as a weed in many areas where it has been introduced.