Have you ever seen hillsides in the Smokies blanketed in green? That’s kudzu—the infamous “vine that ate the South.” ⠀ ⠀ 🌿 Top 5 Wild Kudzu Facts about Kudzu! ⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣ “The Vine That Ate the South” – Kudzu can grow up to 1 foot per day and smother entire trees, houses, and powerlines! 🌱 ⠀ ⠀�2️⃣ An Unwanted Guest – Introduced to the U.S. in 1876, it was once promoted by the government to control soil erosion. ⠀ ⠀�3️⃣ Massive Takeover – Kudzu now covers 7 million acres across 30 states, with the