Kudzu [noun]: A vine, native to China and Japan but imported into the United States; originally planted for decoration, for forage, or as a ground cover to control erosion. It now grows wild in many parts of the southeastern United States.

Kudzu.com [noun]: a local business search engine that connects consumers with local service professionals. Kudzu.com gives local businesses a venue to tell their full story with detailed information - and to showcase their work with video and photos. It’s a powerful tool for local businesses to generate new business.

Kudzu.com features include:

• The Virtual House–a completely interactive, visual environment that
  gives consumers quick access to home service pros, tip sheets and
  checklists, and a fun way to fix, fantasize and fulfill their home
  improvement dreams.
• Advice- A “central intelligence” channel for tips, tools, how-to, and
  other advice for finding, hiring, and getting the most from service
  pros in a wide variety of categories.
• Map All Results-A print-out, carry and keep favorite that makes it easy
  for consumers to see where their restaurant search results are located,
  and to make dinner plans right from the car.
• Side by Side Comparisons-a handy feature that lets consumers see at a
  glance which of their service pro choices best fits their needs.
• Video Ads-a new advertising opportunity that lets consumers see and
  hear business owners online, easily accessed on service pro listings as
  well as consolidated on a convenient video channel.

Kudzu.com is owned and operated by Cox Search, Inc, a subsidiary of
Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, a leading media company and provider of
automotive services.