Garlic mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

Garlic mustard, also known as Garlic Mustard, Hedge Garlic, Jack-by-the-Hedge

Allium ursinum, commonly referred to as wild garlic or ramsons, is a biennial herbaceous plant recognized for its strong garlic scent. It thrives in moist, partially shaded areas such as woodland edges and roadsides. In European cooking, its aromatic leaves are often utilized to enhance the flavor of salads and sauces.

Key Facts About Garlic mustard

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Attributes of Garlic mustard

Lifespan
Biennial, Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 1.3 m
Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.5 mm to 3.5 mm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Garlic mustard

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Brassicales
Family
Cruciferae
Genus
Alliaria
Species
Garlic mustard