Photos here: https://plus.google.com/101475225145073495986/posts/cmgZaDNoyUf I found this vine thing in Gainseville, it forms big networks of thin to medium sized roots widely throughout the first few inches of soil. Where the stems and leaves come out, the stems form bulbs/tubers under the soil. It can form big networks on/under the ground and also climbs trees.

My aunt has a lot of it in her yard and wants to get rid of it. We were hand pulling the stems, bulbs, and root networks but it takes a long time. Is there a better way to remove it? Also, are there any plants and/or grasses that can fend it off once we clear the area? It seems to grow pretty invasively in areas without natural ground cover.