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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/1-2816/12-16322. Accessed 24 Jun. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 65 specimens of this Species.
85397 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area
Date Collected1974-05-27
84232 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, Lily Lake
Date Collected1978-06-08
84244 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1978-06-08
84211 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1978-06-13
21849 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche, Long Island
Date Collected1967-05-31
45178 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Winterburn
Date Collected1973-05-06
25502 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, North Wabasca Lake
Date Collected1968-07-09
21962 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Long Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1967-07-25
31924 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mountain Park
Date Collected1965-06-12
21954 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac Sainte Anne
Date Collected1967-06-08
28971 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitehorse Wildland Park, Cardinal Divide
Date Collected1970-07-23
65527 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jumpingpound Creek
Date Collected1949-06-25
25158 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Persimmon Range
Date Collected1965-07-25
25533 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Swan Dive Tower
Date Collected1968-08-07
16290 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Saddle Hills
Date Collected1931-08-08
16295 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Widewater
Date Collected1950-06-17
16292 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1937-05-18
55236 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitecourt Mountain
Date Collected1975-05-21
55235 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Saddle Hills
Date Collected1972-06-23
65526 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1931-06-04
25408 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cold Lake, French Bay
Date Collected1968-07-16