1 Overview
Garlic Mustard is a biennial herbaceous plant commonly found in forests, hedgerows, and along roadsides. It is known for its mild garlic scent, particularly noticeable in its leaves. The plant is edible and has medicinal uses. Garlic Mustard can be fed to tortoises in small quantities.
2 Profile
- Scientific Name: Alliaria petiolata
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
- Plant Type: Biennial herb
- Height: Up to 1 meter
- Flowers: White, clustered
- Habitat: Forests, hedgerows, roadsides in Europe
2.1 Feeding Note
Garlic Mustard leaves can be fed to tortoises in small amounts.