Legend of the Green Monster.

The article looks at the invasive vine kudzu, with a particular focus on concerns about its spread in the U.S. South. According to the author, kudzu poses a much less severe environmental threat than is commonly believed. Details on its introduction in the late 19th century and its use in the prevention of soil erosion in the early 20th century are presented. Other topics include the Japanese kudzu bug and depictions of kudzu in literature and popular culture.