About Erythranthe moschata (Douglas ex Lindl.) G.L.Nesom
Erythranthe moschata (Douglas ex Lindl.) G.L.Nesom is a rhizomatous perennial herb. Plants range from hairless to hairy, sometimes have a slimy texture, and typically have a musky scent. The species is variable in overall appearance. Its stem can be prostrate or upright, and grows up to 30 centimeters long. Its leaves are arranged oppositely, are mostly oval in shape, and may reach up to 6 centimeters long. The flowers are tubular and yellow; the flower tube is just a few millimeters wide, and widens at the lobed mouth. Individual flowers may grow up to 2.6 centimeters long. This plant is native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to California to the Rocky Mountains, where it grows in moist meadows and on stream banks. It also grows in eastern North America, where it may be either native or introduced. It is also found in Chile and parts of Europe, including England and Finland, where it grows wild after escaping cultivation.
