Species Details
Adoxa moschatellina L.
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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).
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 11 May. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 65 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