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garlic mustard

/ˈɡɑːrlɪk ˈmʌstərd/

翻译: 葱芥(Alliaria petiolata),十字花科二年生草本植物,揉碎后有蒜香味;在北美常被视为入侵物种。

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/ˈɡɑːrlɪk ˈmʌstərd/formalculinary
  • zh葱芥(Alliaria petiolata),十字花科二年生草本植物,揉碎后有蒜香味;在北美常被视为入侵物种。

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.

    zh入侵植物物种

    • 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.

    zh可食用野生绿叶菜

    • 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.