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Invasive Vine in Pennsylvania: Photo Needed for ID

A Pennsylvania gardener has a vine smothering roses and lilac, with arrowhead-shaped leaves, no visible flowers/fruit.

Expert Request: Must send photos (including close-ups of leaves, stems, any tiny flowers) to ExoticPlants@comcast.net. Resize images for email. Could be invasive species like Mile-a-Minute or Bindweed. Visual ID essential.

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