Persicaria perfoliata
Photo Credit:
Leslie J. Mehrhoff
University of Conn.
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Invades open disturbed areas, covering existing vegetation and potentially killing it by light deprivation. Dense mats of growth inhibit growth of new vegetation. Seed dispersed by birds, insects and water. Found in Ithaca area.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
mile-a-minute vine
Type:
Non-Native
Vines
Invasive Level:
Level 1