Kudzu (Pueraria montana ) vines can reach more than 30.5 meters (100 feet) in length, growing by 30 centimeters (12 inches) daily in summers and attaining widths of 25 centimeters (10 inches). The mature roots of kudzu are often several inches thick and can reach depth of 3 meters (10 feet); they may weigh as much as 136 kilograms (300 pounds). Although kudzu flowers and produces seeds, the plant’s resilience depends on root crowns that are the sources of most new vines.

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023. 2p.