Similar Species for: Alliaria petiolata (Bieb.) Cavara & Grande
Viola spp.
Garlic mustard is distinguished from other woodland herb species by its characteristic garlic odor. As the odor gradually dissipates by autumn, first-year rosettes may be mistaken for violets (Viola spp.) or immature white avens (Geum canadense). Garlic mustard can be distinguished by its slender white taproot with a crook or “S” shape just below the base of the stem.
Geum canadense
Garlic mustard is distinguished from other woodland herb species by its characteristic garlic odor. As the odor gradually dissipates by autumn, first-year rosettes may be mistaken for violets (Viola spp.) or immature white avens (Geum canadense). Garlic mustard can be distinguished by its slender white taproot with a crook or “S” shape just below the base of the stem.