New York Metropolitan Flora

Thlaspi alliaceum L. - Garlic Penny-cress

Non-native , Rare

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 04/15/2013

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Thlaspi alliaceum
This species was first reported in North Carolina in the 1960's and has been spreading northward. It has recently been located in Mercer and Monmouth Cos., NJ, and can be expected to be found in other locations in the New York metropolitan area.

Common Names

Garlic Penny-cress