True or False: Asiatic honeysuckle, black locust, and common reed should not be cut or mowed due to the re-sprouting of cut stems?

The statement is true because these specific plants—Asiatic honeysuckle, black locust, and common reed—exhibit a strong ability to re-sprout after being cut or mowed. They have developed mechanisms for regeneration that allow them to quickly recover from being physically removed or damaged. This characteristic makes them particularly difficult to control through simple mechanical methods like cutting or mowing, as such actions can lead to more vigorous growth or thicket formation, which may worsen the problem of invasiveness.

Effective management of invasive species like these often requires a combination of methods, including the use of herbicides, to ensure that the plants do not re-establish themselves or thrive after being cut. This understanding highlights the importance of applying appropriate control techniques tailored to the specific biology of the plant species in question.