Invasive Plants of Oklahoma

Maps for confirmed county distributions in Oklahoma are by Oklahoma Biological Survey and should be considered works in progress.


Pueraria montana, Kudzu

Kudzu is probably the most recognized invasive plant because of the large areas where the vines thoroughly cover all vegetation, including shrubs and trees. A very fast grower, so don’t fall asleep near it.

Photos: Bruce Hoagland, Adair, Pontotoc and Choctow Co.and Kim Starr, United States Geological Survey, Bugwood.org