noun
- Plural of moschatel; small herbaceous plants of the genus Adoxa, native to temperate regions, bearing small greenish flowers and a musky scent.
Usage: botanical term; chiefly British
Examples
- The woodland floor was dotted with delicate moschatels in spring.
- Moschatels are prized by botanists for their distinctive musky fragrance.
- These small moschatels thrive in shaded, moist habitats.
- The gardener carefully cultivated moschatels in the shade garden.