Species Details
Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesLong basal stalk; three stalked leaflets; leaflets 3 clefts; pair opposite leaves middle of flowering shoot; smaller and less divided (Johnson et al., 1995). 2-4 times longer than wide (Moss, 1983). 3-4.5 cm long.
Flowers3-6 in cube-like cluster at shoot tip; bell-shaped; 4-6 lobes; 5-8 mm wide (Johnson et al., 1995). Yellow-green; 2-10 cm long; calyx lobes 2-4; corolla disc-shaped; 4-6 lobes; stamens 8 or 10 in pairs; ovary 3-5 locules; style 3-5 parts (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and SeedsGreen, dry drupes; 3-5 nutlets (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Adoxa moschatellina L.
Common Name
moschatel
General Description
A perennial herb that grows 5-20 cm tall from a scaly rhizome, has a musky odor and inconspicuous yellow-green flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Leaves
Long basal stalk; three stalked leaflets; leaflets 3 clefts; pair opposite leaves middle of flowering shoot; smaller and less divided (Johnson et al., 1995). 2-4 times longer than wide (Moss, 1983). 3-4.5 cm long.
Flowers
3-6 in cube-like cluster at shoot tip; bell-shaped; 4-6 lobes; 5-8 mm wide (Johnson et al., 1995). Yellow-green; 2-10 cm long; calyx lobes 2-4; corolla disc-shaped; 4-6 lobes; stamens 8 or 10 in pairs; ovary 3-5 locules;…
3-6 in cube-like cluster at shoot tip; bell-shaped; 4-6 lobes; 5-8 mm wide (Johnson et al., 1995). Yellow-green; 2-10 cm long; calyx lobes 2-4; corolla disc-shaped; 4-6 lobes; stamens 8 or 10 in pairs; ovary 3-5 locules; style 3-5 parts (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and Seeds
Green, dry drupes; 3-5 nutlets (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
June-July (Montana Field Guide).
Notes
2n=36*, 54 (Moss, 1983). Rare in its range but is very widespread so is not considered threatened (Johnson et al., 1995). May be confused with anemone or buttercup and is only distinct by musky odor. Musky scent…
2n=36*, 54 (Moss, 1983). Rare in its range but is very widespread so is not considered threatened (Johnson et al., 1995). May be confused with anemone or buttercup and is only distinct by musky odor. Musky scent disappears if plant is bruised (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: SW border along foothills and central/north (Canadensys). CAN (BC, SK, MB, ON, YK, NT); USA (AK, MT, WY, UT, CO, NM, NY, SD, IA, IL, MN, WI) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Adoxa moschatellina L.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Adoxa moschatellina L., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-2816. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 66 specimens of this Species.
106459 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Liard Hot Springs
Date Collected1960-06-30
104444 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area
Date Collected1999-07
111764 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Birch Cove
Date Collected2003-06-06
28957 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche, Big Island
Date Collected1970-05-31
16291 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1934-05-09
101150 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Gorge Creek
Date Collected1961-06-14
25418 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Anzac
Date Collected1968-06-25
100197 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas
Date Collected1960-07-13
42055 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Touchwood Lake
Date Collected1971-06-05
16296 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Smith
Date Collected1952-06-29
16294 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1942-06-04
65350 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1949-06-11
16293 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1938-05-17
65349 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Buck Lake
Date Collected1949-07-09
65351 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1941-05-02
65353 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1936-05-20
65352 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1949-05-22
65348 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1950-06-11
65345 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1949-05-29
65347 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elk Island National Park
Date Collected1948-06-13
65346 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elk Island National Park
Date Collected1942-05-10