Based on data from random sampling method repeatedly,aquatic plants have been surveyed twice in the middle and lower reaches of Jinsha River floodplain.There are about 75 species of aquatic plants belonging to 54 genera and 27 families.The decrease order of the families is Polygonaceae(13 species),Gramineae(11 species) and Compositae(9 species)accounting for 17.3%,14.7%and 12.0%individually.The distribution ranges of Polygonaceae,Gramineae and Chenopodiaceae are wider than the others.Biomass and distribution range of aquatic plant will be increased in partial floodplain after Baihetan hydropower station is constructed.