Finch, B. (2015). The True Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Never Truly Ate the South. Smithsonian. Retrieved 21 November 2016, from http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/true-story-kudzu-vine-ate-south-180956325/

The kudzu, a plant which has invaded North America and mostly the USA from Asia has become one of the most infamous of the many variations of common weeds. This weed could travel hundreds of miles over the course of a week, therefore making it an integral part of the American South due to its ubiquity. This plant has taken over much needed ground space for farmers and other naturally occurring plant dissolution to take place, hindering the growth of genetic diversity in areas like the South where it is very necessary This invasive specie is now so interwoven with society that it is considered a symbol of Southern culture.

This invasive vine weed is extremely annoying for people from all walks of life, since it grows so quickly that it binds things which are needed for operation like railroad gears and telephone wire lines. It has come to consume a large part of cultural infrastructure. The article also shows us that there are certain invasive species which cannot be removed at all since they are too deeply ingrained into the current ecosystems. Overall, the kudzu plant is dangerous but not enough to heavily disrupt life.