Family: Mustard Alien
Season: spring/mid-summer

Last Update: 10May98

(Jun-96; Mom/Dad)

(09-May-98; Malloryville Fen; )

Garlic Mustard

A common flower found virtually anywhere with long blooming period. Very early in the spring, but new plants bloom all summer. Crushed leaves smell like garlic. Has a fall form with leaves like over-sized Ground Ivy.

This alien plant is considered invasive in some parts of the country, pressuring wood-edge natives.