Invasive Asian Plant (Water Spinach) Taking Over Yard

Identification

Likely water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) — aggressive, viney, roots at nodes. Already banned in California.

Control Options

• Stop watering/fertilizing — may slow but rarely stops it.
• Dig out thoroughly — remove all root fragments.
• Herbicides risk harming desired plants.
• Monitor persistently; it re‑sprouts from tiny pieces.

Legal Note

Check local regulations — some jurisdictions require reporting/eradication.