Garlic Mustard is a biennial herb with white flowers and a garlic-like odor. It is considered invasive in many regions due to its ability to dominate forest understories.
Best time to see a Garlic Mustard
The best time to see a Garlic Mustard is April–May, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 109,675 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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