Alliaria petiolata Garlic mustard (Cruciferae)

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Alliaria petiolata
Garlic mustard
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The Alliaria petiolata plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Garlic mustard. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. officinalis. Erysimum alliaria. Sisymbrium alliaria.

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Latin Name:  Alliaria petiolata
Common Name:  Garlic mustard
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Bieb.)Cavara.&Grande.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Damp hedgerows, edges of woods and other shady places, preferring basic soils[7, 13, 17, 244].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a damp rich alluvial soil[7, 53]. Succeeds in damp shady places where few other herbs will grow[238]. A good woodland edge plant, it also grows well in the bottom of hedgerows[24] and will self-sow freely in suitable conditions[238]. On a calm day the plant emits a strong smell of garlic. This is especially pronounced if the leaves are bruised[245]. This species is an important food source for the orange-tip butterfly[238].

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