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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/1-2816/12-89393. Accessed 02 Jul. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 65 specimens of this Species.
25330 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ram Falls
Date Collected1968-08-30
42029 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Pinehurst Lake
Date Collected1971-06-06
57467 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Spring Creek
Date Collected1969-06-09
109942 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Saskatoon Mountain Natural Area
Date Collected1982-06-24
30110 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Ogilvie Mountains
Date Collected1966-06-25
29677 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Lapie River
Date Collected1944-06-17
21209 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, North Slope, Ogotoruk Creek
Date Collected1962-07-13
73533 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Candle Lake
Date Collected1955-07-02
25657 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedEurope: Finland, Etela-Suomen Laani, Tyrvanto
Date Collected1928-06-01
25656 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedEurope: Finland, Etela-Suomen Laani, Tyrvanto
Date Collected1928-06-05
74311 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedEurope: Finland, Ita-Suomen Laani, Iisalmi
Date Collected1961-05-13
25658 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedEurope: Finland, Etela-Suomen Laani, Tyrvanto
Date Collected1927-06-12
49884 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedEurope: Switzerland, Aargau, Waldkirch
Date Collected1952-04-29
49883 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedEurope: Switzerland, Aargau, Hutten
Date Collected1972-06-09
121406 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-05-27
123288 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, May Hill
Date Collected1971-06-30
123289 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Economy Creek
Date Collected1969-06-18
123290 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jumpingpound Creek
Date Collected1931-06-14
123490 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Meanook National Wildlife Area
Date Collected2004-06-12
127167 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, McGregor Lake
Date Collected1981-06-09
127168 - Adoxa moschatellina L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namemoschatel
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, McClelland Lake
Date Collected1982-06-09