Scientific name

: Eupatorium adenophorum Spreng.

Common name

:

Crofton weed

Origin

: Native of Mexico

Introduction

:

-

Likely pathways of spread

:

Seed is dispersed by wind and water over long distances, and is also moved by vehicles and machinery, and in clothing, soil and stock feed.

Vectors

:

-

Distribution patterns

:

Weed has occupied the outskirts of forests and openings in plantations

Threat level

:

National

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