garlic mustard

• Planta bienal de la familia de las brasicáceas, Alliaria petiolata, de olor y sabor a ajo al machacarse sus hojas. Se considera a menudo especie invasora en Norteamérica.

A common name for Alliaria petiolata, a biennial flowering plant in the mustard family, known for its garlic-like smell when crushed. It is often considered an invasive species in North America.

1. Invasive plant speciesB2formal

   A biennial herbaceous plant (Alliaria petiolata) native to Europe and Asia, known for its garlic-like smell when crushed, and considered highly invasive in North America.

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   • Garlic mustard spreads rapidly in forest understories, displacing native wildflowers.
   • Hikers are encouraged to remove garlic mustard to help control its spread.
   • The leaves of garlic mustard have a distinct garlicky odor when crushed.

2. Edible wild greenB2informal

   The leaves and roots of the plant used as a culinary herb or vegetable, with a mild garlic and mustard flavor.

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   • You can use garlic mustard leaves in salads or pesto for a spicy kick.
   • The roots of garlic mustard can be grated like horseradish.
   • Foraging for garlic mustard is popular in early spring.