moschatel
Adoxa moschatellina L.
Adoxa moschatellina, commonly known as moschatel, is a flowering plant in the Adoxaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial found in both sunny and shady habitats, such as stream edges, old woodlands, and limestone rock crevices. The plant spreads primarily through vegetative means via long stolons, with limited seed dispersal. It is widespread but generally uncommon and not considered threatened in its natural range.
Description
Adoxa moschatellina is native to regions including Alberta, British Columbia, parts of Europe, and other areas across the Northern Hemisphere. It is characterized by its unique inflorescence and thrives in a variety of habitats, from open, sunny locations to shaded, rocky environments. The plant was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus. It is found in both temperate and boreal regions and is known for its ability to expand through vegetative growth rather than relying heavily on seed production.
Other common names
moschatel, townhall clockmoschatelmuskroottownhall-clockTown-Hall Clocktownhall clock
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Saskatchewan · Yukon · IE · Flanders · Ireland · SE · NO · DK · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · Alaska · Albania · Altay · Amur · Austria · Baltic States · Belarus · Bulgaria · Buryatiya · Central European Rus · China North-Central · China South-Central · Chita
Synonyms
Moschatellina generalisMoschatellina tetragonaMoschatella adoxaAdoxa inodoraAdoxa inodoraAdoxa insularisAdoxa moschataAdoxa moschatellina var. inodoraAdoxa moschatellina var. insularisAdoxa moschatellina var. japonicaAdoxa moschatellina f. japonicaAdoxa orientalisAdoxa tuberosaAdoxa moschatellina var. moschatellina
