Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
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Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org<br />
Garlic Mustard<br />
Alliaria petiolata, Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)<br />
Category: Prohibited Noxious<br />
Information: Grows in moist, woody areas.<br />
Life Cycle: Herbaceous biennial, Rosette in the first years growth, flowers<br />
in the second.<br />
Root: White, slender taproot.<br />
Leaves: Rosette leaves are heart shaped and dark. Mature leaves are<br />
spade shaped with a jagged, toothed edge. Leaves are alternately arranged<br />
on the stem and have a garlic odor when crushed.<br />
Stems: <strong>Plant</strong> can grow from 1-1.5m tall.<br />
Flower: Small white flowers, 4 petals.<br />
Seed/Fruits: 150-850 seeds per plant, pods.<br />
Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org<br />
Toxicity: May be allelopathic (toxic) towards other plants.<br />
Control: Hand pick before seed set, make sure to get the entire root.<br />
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David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org Steve Hurst, USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org
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