Kudzu-Nature's Blanket

Anyone who has driven through the Deep South is familiar with this phenomenon known as Kudzu. This lush, incredibly fast growing vine covers nearly seven million acres of southern landscape. Introduced by the Japanese government in the late 1800's as part of a world exposition event, the plant has become in integral symbol of the South. Growing at one foot per day, this plant loves the humidity and heat that comes with this part of the country. In driving through the Deep South, one can have the same sensation as looking at cloud formations on a clear day. One can begin to see things and people in these massive vines. Whole landscapes disappear under this blanket of green. I think I saw an elephant with trunk extended rearing up on its hind legs. What do you see?