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TIL about Ailanthus altissima, also known as the Tree of Heaven or infamously known as the Tree from Hell, is an invasive and noxious weed/tree that can clone itself indefinitely. It spreads by profuse seeds, as well as suckering, forming dense colonies that choke out native plants.

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