They are found even in the Antarctic, where penguins carry 15 species of lice (in the genera Austrogonoides and Nesiotinus). 1  Ricinus bombycillae, an Amblyceran louse from the bohemian waxwing. 2  Trinoton anserinum, an Amblyceran louse from a mute swan. 3  Damalinia limbata is an Ischnoceran louse from goats.
Edible parts: Kudzu leaves, flowers, blossoms, vine tips and roots are edible. The kudzu plant produces fragrant blossoms which you can make into jelly, syrup and candy. Cook the root - it contains about 10% starch which can be extracted and used as a coating in deep fried foods, or for thickening soups etc.
Mile-a-minute and kudzu are both exotic invasive vines from Asia that grow extremely quickly. Although neither could actually engulf anyone in an hour, mile-a-minute and kudzu can grow 6 and 12 inches per day, respectively, under optimal conditions. This fast growth and their climbing nature allow these vines to cover trees, houses, and vehicles when left unchecked.