Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta)
History & Introduction In America, the genus Actinidia was extirpated from the continent nearly 80 million years ago due to shifting climates. It was reintroduced in 1877 when Colonel William … Read more
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Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)
History & Introduction Dioscorea polystachya or cinnamon vine is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. It is a perennial climbing vine, native to East Asia, where it … Read more
Giant Reed (Arundo donax)
History & Introduction Arundo donax is a very tall, perennial grass that forms dense stands on disturbed sites, sand dunes, riparian areas and wetlands. Arundo is native to eastern Asia … Read more