Miracle Plant; Dangerous Beauty; An Invasive Species - A Kudzu Primer

Miracle Plant; Dangerous Beauty; An Invasive Species - A Kudzu Primer - The Story of a Species; the History of Invasion in the US

Wed, February 13, 12pm – 1pm

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Description	Speaker John Peter Thompson Miracle Plant; Dangerous Beauty; An Invasive Species - A Kudzu Primer - The Story of a Species; the History of Invasion in the US A Kudzu Primer describes the species and explains the history of the introduction and establishment of the miracle plant that ate the Confederacy and is moving onward and upwards into Canada. The presentation looks at changing social, political, and scientific understanding that frame the current invasive species conversation and debate. We will track the species and discuss environmental, ecological, agricultural and horticultural concepts from 1665 to the present using Kudzu as the theme but more broadly showing the context that outlines today's points of view. We will mention such high points as the first plant ban in 1726 and the famous 1876 Exhibition as well as attempts to actually grow kudzu and the tremendous problems that were faced in trying to establish the reluctant guest at first. To register, click on more details and click on the registration link https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/657517127