Eupatorium adenophorum is a world-known poisonous weed, which is widely distributed in the southwest of China and has done great harm in these areas.

• 紫茎泽兰是一种世界公认的恶性有毒杂草,在中国西南分布甚广,已造成了相当的危害,本文在分析文献的基础上,系统地阐述了它的主要危害,提出了防治的方法及开发利用的途径。