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WANTED Name: Garlic mustard ( Alliaria petiolata ) Aliases: None known Description: Biennial up to 3 feet; scalloped kidney-shaped leaves; single flower stalks with multiple 4-petaled flowers at the top; garlic odor when leaves are crushed
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WANTED Name: Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Aliases: None known Description: Biennial up to 3 feet; scalloped kidney-shaped leaves; single flower stalks with multiple 4-petaled flowers at the top; garlic odor when leaves are crushed Last seen: So far in northern counties along trails, in recreation areas, and in forest understories Charge: Displacing native and desirable vegetation; reducing diversity; reducing wildlife forage . Photographer: (MDAR) Mass. Dept. of Ag. Resources For additional information, please contact any of the following: Marion County Weed Control District 503-365-3149 Marion County OSU Extension 503-588-5301 Marion Soil and Water Conservation District 503-391-9927