Can a Person Eat Kudzu? The Complete Culinary Guide
                                
                                
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                                Kudzu, famously known as “the vine that ate the South,” was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and is now a widespread invasive species. But while many see it as a nuisance, the surprising answer to "can a person eat kudzu?" is yes—and several of its parts have been a food source for centuries.