Jack by the hedge (Alliaria petiolata)
Introduction
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Jack by the hedge (Alliaria petiolata)
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 23 May 2010
Beside the road wildflowers grow in abundance including Jack by the hedge. It is also known as garlic mustard, which describes the aroma of the crushed leaves. This biennial plant grows to 1 metre tall in large groups below hedges and walls. After flowering from April to June, long seed pods are produced.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.178182
Longitude
-1.645384