Identification, Control, and Impact of Garlic Mustard, <i>Alliaria petiolata</i>
- First Paragraph:
- Garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata, is an aggressive non-native herb in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) which has invaded many wooded areas of New Jersey with the exception of the Pinelands. It poses a serious threat to native plant and insect diversity. In addition to disturbed forest lands, garlic mustard affects homeowner woodlots, gardens, flower beds, low tillage farming operations and even lawn areas.
- Publication Number:
- FS1212
- Author(s):
- Irene O. Sabin
Nicholas Polanin
- Publisher:
- Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension
- Date Published:
- 9/3/2013
- Number of pages:
- 3
- Tags:
- garlic mustard, invasive plant
