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The Garlic Rainforest

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Garlic mustard was introduced from Europe either accidently or intentionally as a cooking herb in the United States. Within a short time span, they can spread from small area by overtaking large forest area. The seeds of the garlic mustard remain in the soil for five or more years. The plant identification phase is formed by the leaves being alternative, being triangular to heart shaped, or being scalloped edged and also giving off an odor of garlic when crushed. This odor can be used for distinguishing between garlic mustard from native plants such as evergreen violets, piggy- back plant and fringecup plants as well. It will also help to distinguish non- native plants such as the silver dollar plant.
Garlic mustard has two growing seasons. The first growing season is in early March and then the second growing season occurs in April. The second growing season includes plants that have flower stalks that range from 12 to 48 inches tall. It is also topped with a cluster of white, four petaled flowers. The seeds of garlic mustard form in narrow, green seed pods …show more content…

This method involves cutting the shrub off close to the ground and then applying an herbicide to the cut surfaces using a spray bottle, paintbrush or roller. After the cut, whether to use oil or water soluble herbicide depends on the timing of the herbicide application left there. Herbicides that is used with water should be applied to the ⅓ outer top of the stump within minutes of making cut. When utilizing oil in herbicide, plan to cut and then later return to treat the stumps. Thus, applying oil soluble to entire top and sides of the cut stump, but it should be applied in excessive amount. Applications applying should be avoided during spring as this lessens the effectiveness of the herbicide application. Thus, late summer or early fall seasons are proven to be effective for applying herbicides on the

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