My Winter Tracking students and I sighted a green, growing plant today at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Garlic mustard (
Alliaria petiolata) is a fast moving invasive plant with this distinct basal rosette pattern. It grows in all but 4 Wisconsin counties, and prefers a little shade and will survive in most forested areas. It is super easy to pull out - roots and all - in the spring before the plants go to seed. Also, the young leaves make a tasty pesto, so I've heard.
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