Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata
A plant that flowers the second year. Young leaves taste of both garlic and mustard giving the english name.
Common Names
| German | Knoblauchsrauke |
| English | Garlic Mustard |
| French | Herbe à ail |
| Spanish | Hierba del ajo |
Taxonomy
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Species | Alliaria petiolata |
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How to Identify
When flowering, the plant is grown high and thin. Identified by its color white and the small four symmetrical petals of the flower, bundled together with other flowers.
Where and When to Spot
I usually see this flower in forests forming large patches.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvédère Outremont | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Île-de-la-Visitation | x | - | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.