Erythranthe moschata is a species of monkeyflower known by the common name muskflower. It is native to California and found in other areas of western North America, where it grows in moist, partially shaded habitat in mountains, woodlands, and other areas. This is a rhizomatous perennial herb which is hairless to hairy, sometimes slimy in texture, and generally musky in scent. It is variable in appearance. The prostrate or upright stem grows up to 12 inches long. The oppositely arranged leaves are mostly oval in shape and may reach 2.5 inches long. The tubular flower is yellow in color, its tube just a few millimeters wide and widening at the lobed mouth. It may be up to about 1 inch long.
Erythranthe moschata
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