Pueraria montana var. lobata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pueraria montana var. lobata |
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| A close-up of the kudzu vine's leaves and purple flowers. | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Pueraria |
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P. montana
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P. m. var. lobata
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| Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S. M. Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep
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Pueraria montana var. lobata, often called the East Asian arrowroot or kudzu vine, is a type of plant. It is a perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. This plant belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea or bean family.
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What is Kudzu Vine?
Kudzu vine is a fast-growing plant that climbs and spreads quickly. It has large leaves and purple flowers. While it is known for growing very fast, it also has many uses, especially in traditional medicine and food.
Different Names for Kudzu
This plant has different names depending on where you are.
- In Chinese, it is called gé (葛).
- In Japanese, it is known as kuzu (葛).
- In Korean, people call it chik (칡) or gal (갈; 葛).
These names show how important the plant is in different East Asian cultures.
Where Kudzu Grows Naturally
The kudzu vine is native to many parts of East Asia. You can find it growing naturally in:
It also grows in parts of Southeast Asia, including:
Beyond Asia, it is found in the Pacific islands like New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
How People Use Kudzu
Kudzu vine has been used for a long time, especially for its roots.
Kudzu Powder
A special starch powder is made from the roots of the East Asian arrowroot. This powder is called kudzu powder. It is used in many ways, especially in cooking and traditional medicine.
Traditional Medicine and Food
Kudzu powder is used to make a drink called arrowroot tea. This tea is part of traditional medicines in:
In Korea, sometimes the raw root is also used in traditional remedies. Kudzu powder is also used to make a popular Japanese dessert called Kuzumochi, which is a chewy, jelly-like sweet.
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The East Asian arrowroot plant.
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A cup of arrowroot tea, made from kudzu powder.
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Kuzumochi, a sweet dessert made with kudzu powder.
See also
In Spanish: Pueraria lobata para niños
