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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Gouan) A.Kern.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1871
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 21: 12 (1871)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058083
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Adenostyles alliariae
- Garlic Root
- Garlic Mustard
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Adenostyles alliariae (also called garlic root, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Adenostyles alliariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin disorders.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Adenostyles alliariae sub.  pyrenaica (Lange) P.Fourn.
Adenostyles alliariae sub.  orientalis (Boiss.) Greuter
Adenostyles alliariae sub.  alliariae 
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Adenostyles alliariae has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Adenostyles alliariae is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by division in spring or autumn. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to promote new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Adenostyles alliariae
                        
                            Adenostyles alliariae is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Adenostyles alliariae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Adenostyles alliariae?
Adenostyles alliariae
What is the family of Adenostyles alliariae?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Adenostyles alliariae?
Garlic Root
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Adenostyles genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,