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Cat's Claw Vine: Invasive, Destroy Immediately

Cat's claw vine (Macfadyena unguis-cati) is horribly invasive in Gulf states. Grasping tendrils climb anything. Not winter-hardy in north Georgia, but destroy any plants you have to protect the environment.

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