Kudzu vine, also known as Japanese arrowroot or foot-a-night vine, is an invasive species that has taken root in many parts of the world, causing harm to native plant species. Other synonyms for kudzu vine include mile-a-minute vine, the vine that ate the South, and the plant that ate the South. These names indicate the rapid growth and spread of the vine, which can grow up to a foot per day. Additionally, other common names for kudzu vine include Ge-gen in Chinese and Pueraria lobata in Latin. The vine has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, but its impact on the environment continues to be a concern.