| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / MustardGarlic
Summer Wildflower - White & Green Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Garlic Mustard
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| Scientific Name: | Alliaria petiolata
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| Habitat/Season: | Woodland Savanna & Waste Places / April - June
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| Comment: | Invasive
This native biennial of Europe is spreading rapidly through North American woodlands and is a major threat to our native woodland wildflowers. It dominates the forest floor.
Crushed leaves give off a strong smell of garlic.
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