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Alliaria petiolata
  • Garlic Mustard

a biennial member of the Alliaria genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Partial sun
    Partial sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • permanent shade
    Permanent shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementshigh
    High
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Unknown
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • ?
    Unknown
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Alliaria petiolata has 0 edible uses listed
Alliaria petiolata has 0 material uses listed
Alliaria petiolata has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb or as a flavouring in cooked foods[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. A mild garlic and mustard flavour, the leaves are also believed to strengthen the digestive system[8]. They can be finely chopped and added to salads[9][10]. The leaves are available very early in the year and provide a very acceptable flavouring for salads in the winter[K]. Flowers and young seed pods - raw[6]. A mild, garlic-like flavour[K].

Flowers

Unknown use

Leaves

Unknown use

Seed

Seasoning

Material uses

A yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant[9].

Unknown part

Dye

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Garlic mustard has been little used in herbal medicine[11]. The leaves and stems are antiasthmatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, deobstruent, diaphoretic, vermifuge and vulnerary[2][9]. The leaves have been taken internally to promote sweating and to treat bronchitis, asthma and eczema[2]. Externally, they have been used as an antiseptic poultice on ulcers etc[2], and are effective in relieving the itching caused by bites and stings[8]. The leaves and stems are harvested before the plant comes into flower and they can be dried for later use[12]. The roots are chopped up small and then heated in oil to make an ointment to rub on the chest in order to bring relief from bronchitis[13]. The juice of the plant has an inhibitory effect on Bacillus pyocyaneum and on gram-negative bacteria of the typhoid-paratyphoid-enteritis group[14]. The seeds have been used as a snuff to excite sneezing[2].

Unknown part

Antiasthmatic
Antiscorbutic
Antiseptic
Deobstruent
Diaphoretic
Sternutatory
Vermifuge
Vulnerary

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow outdoors in situ either in spring or autumn.

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Cultivation

Prefers a damp rich alluvial soil[9][15]. Succeeds in damp shady places where few other herbs will grow[12]. A good woodland edge plant, it also grows well in the bottom of hedgerows[16] and will self-sow freely in suitable conditions[12]. On a calm day the plant emits a strong smell of garlic. This is especially pronounced if the leaves are bruised[13]. This species is an important food source for the orange-tip butterfly[12].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Alliaria petiolata. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Alliaria petiolata.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Alliaria petiolata
Genus
Alliaria
Family
Brassicaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Medicinal uses
[11][2][9][8][12][13][14]
Material uses & Functions
[9]
Botanic
[17]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
high
Sun
partial sun
Shade
permanent shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    biennial
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    1 x 0.4
    Fertility
    self fertile
    Pollinators
    ?
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

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    References

    1. ? Unknown The Real Transition Handbook:The Wild Food of Kentdale CA (2012/03/01)
    2. ? 2.02.12.22.32.42.52.6 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (32202/01/01)
    3. ? 3.03.1 Mabey. R. Food for Free. Collins ISBN 0-00-219060-5 (32202/01/01)
    4. ? 4.04.1 Launert. E. Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hamlyn ISBN 0-600-37216-2 (32202/01/01)
    5. ? 5.05.1 Loewenfeld. C. and Back. P. Britain's Wild Larder. David and Charles ISBN 0-7153-7971-2 ()
    6. ? 6.06.16.2 Elias. T. and Dykeman. P. A Field Guide to N. American Edible Wild Plants. Van Nostrand Reinhold ISBN 0442222009 (32202/01/01)
    7. ? 7.07.1 Johnson. C. P. The Useful Plants of Great Britain. ()
    8. ? 8.08.18.28.38.4 Phillips. R. & Foy. N. Herbs Pan Books Ltd. London. ISBN 0-330-30725-8 (32202/01/01)
    9. ? 9.09.19.29.39.49.59.6 Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (32202/01/01)
    10. ? 10.010.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (32202/01/01)
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    12. ? 12.012.112.212.312.4 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (32202/01/01)
    13. ? 13.013.113.2 Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (32202/01/01)
    14. ? 14.014.1 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (32202/01/01)
    15. ? De. Bray. L. The Wild Garden. ()
    16. ? Baines. C. Making a Wildlife Garden. ()
    17. ? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (32202/01/01)

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    Article requires citationsNo +
    Article requires cleanupYes +
    Belongs to familyBrassicaceae +
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    Has common nameGarlic Mustard +
    Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
    Has edible partFlowers +, Leaves + and Seeds +
    Has edible useUnknown use + and Seasoning +
    Has fertility typeSelf fertile +
    Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
    Has imageAlliaria petiolata2.jpg +
    Has lifecycle typeBiennial +
    Has material partUnknown part +
    Has material useDye +
    Has mature height1 +
    Has mature width0.4 +
    Has medicinal partUnknown part +
    Has medicinal useAntiasthmatic +, Antiscorbutic +, Antiseptic +, Deobstruent +, Diaphoretic +, Sternutatory +, Vermifuge + and Vulnerary +
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    Has seed requiring scarificationNo +
    Has seed requiring stratificationNo +
    Has shade tolerancePermanent shade +
    Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
    Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
    Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
    Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
    Has sun preferencePartial sun +
    Has taxonomy nameAlliaria petiolata +
    Has water requirementshigh +
    Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
    Tolerates air pollutionNo +
    Tolerates maritime exposureNo +
    Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
    Tolerates windNo +