It is illegal to cultivate, sell, or transport them. Skunk vine Paederia foetida Skunk vine is a woody vine that can reach lengths of up to 30 feet. It will cover the ground and plants and climb to tree tops. Shorter vines are elastic and root quickly, making them very difficult to remove. The leaves vary in size and are usually smaller in shady areas.
Skunk vine has a skunk-like, or rotten potato, smell.
Skunk vine, a native plant of Asia, was introduced in the late 1800's. It is very invasive , growing in most habitats, even underwater, blanketing the vegetation. Skunk vine should be pulled up by the roots and destroyed.