Pueraria montana var. lobata Scorecard

Species:  Pueraria montana var. lobata

Common Name:  kudzu

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Results

Impact Total:12 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:6 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpreads inexorably, mostly through soil movement and vegetative growth.4
Spread AmountIt poses a significant threat to areas with available water and no frost.3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalPotential to out compete native species and crops. Dense thickets exclude native vegetation and greatly alter natural ecosystems.4
AgriculturalPotential problem for agriculture in areas with year round water.2
Infrastructure0
CulturalImpacts recreational use of riparian areas.2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalMajor competitor of natives.0
AgriculturalPalatable for grazing.2
Infrastructure0
CulturalSome use as an ornamental.1
Health0
Total12

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detectiondetection occurs after establishment.3
ControlIt is difficult to control because of its ability to re-grow from rhizomes.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry0
Control0
OutreachOutreach tools in other states, but not in California. National attention to the weed has provided some outreach.1
Total6

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