We have always preferred to call Alliaria petiolata “Jack-by-the-Hedge” rather than “Garlic Mustard”
It was only present in very small numbers when we arrived here but now it springs up in profusion all over the place
Which is good news as it is one of the main caterpillar foodplants of the Orange-tip butterflies who are out and about at the moment
(This one won’t be laying any eggs as the orange tips to its wings show it is a male)
Here follow an addition for Tulip Maniacs. We can’t resist the Field of Tulips at the moment.