Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area
Alliaria petiolata
| Family : | BRASSICACEAE |
| Common Name (UK) : | Garlic Mustard |
| Common Name (DE) : | Knoblauchrauke |
| Common Name (FR) : | Alliaire |
| Habitat : | A plant of hedgerows, but in shaded places you will also find it lining riverbanks |
| Remarks : | Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed. The flowers and leaves can be used to add flavor to salads. They taste like garlic and are a little bitter. |
| First appearing : | April |
| Abundance : | Ubiquitous |
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