Alliaria petiolata

Common Name: 
garlic mustard
Scientific Name: 
Alliaria petiolata (Bieb.) Cavara & Grande
Family Name: 
Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Identification Notes
Life Cycle
introduced biennial, reproducing by seed
Stems
second year, reproductive, upright
Stems of Garlic Mustard
Stems of Garlic Mustard
Stems of Garlic Mustard
Stems of Garlic Mustard
Stems of Garlic Mustard
Leaves
first-year kidney-shaped, rosette; second year triangular on upright reproductive stems stem; all coarsely toothed
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Leaves of Garlic Mustard
Flowers
4-petaled, white; terminal racemes
Flowers of Garlic Mustard
Flowers of Garlic Mustard
Seed Pods
silique, long, narrow
Seedpods of Garlic Mustard
Seedpods of Garlic Mustard
Seedpods of Garlic Mustard
Other: 
garlic-like scent when bruised or crushed