Moschatel
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 21st March 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Moschatel.
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A.K.A. 		Adoxa moschatellina.
Dipsacales.
Adoxaceae.
Herbaceous perennial.
Five-faced bishop, hollowroot,  muskroot,  townhall clock.
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 Under shade on the banks of rivers and streams, in deciduous woodlands and under hedgerows.
5 - 10 cms.
May - June.
The plant and its flowers have a musk-like scent, which it emits towards evening when the dew falls.