This Kudzu is a great example of an introduced species. An introduced species is a species of that is not native to the land that they now inhabit, they can be introduced in many different ways whether by accident or on purpose. Kudzu was introduced on purpose, it was brought over from Japan to help control erosion and for feeding of cattle. it is also an example of a highly invasive species, as it is not easily controlled and can literally grow a foot a day. Other examples of introduced species in the United States include: peaches, the brown rat, the house sparrow, and dandelions.
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