Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
taurica
ID:
1317090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Adams) V.I.Dorof.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Konspekt Fl. Kavkaza 3(2): 445 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329544

Common Names

  • Taurica Alliaria
  • Alliaria taurica
  • Alliaria taurica Alliaria

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Description

Alliaria taurica (also called Garlic Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey, and is found in moist woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Alliaria taurica is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alliaria taurica has white, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alliaria taurica is a biennial herb that grows in moist, shady forests. It is native to the Caucasus region and can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Alliaria taurica

Alliaria taurica is native to Turkey.

Alliaria taurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alliaria taurica?

Alliaria taurica

What type of plant is Alliaria taurica?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.

Where is Alliaria taurica native to?

Alliaria taurica is native to Turkey.

Species in the Alliaria genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Johann Friedrich Adam (1780-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adams' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ivanovich Dorofeev (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Dorof.' in the authors string.