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Name: Digitalis purpurea (Scrophulariaceae) |
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Foxglove grows a clump of leaves and is normally only about 20cm tall but in Spring, it sends up a tall flowering spike, over 1.5m tall and full of bell shaped flowers. Each flower has markings to guide landing bees - similar to those in an airport that guide landing aircraft. Plants are variable and some have flowers that are of different shades. Easy to grow. Warning: All parts of the plant are poisonous. Foxgloves contain a cocktail of toxins, chief among them is digoxin, a heart stimulant when used in the correct amount, an overdose may lead to heart attack. Click on any picture to enlarge. Pictures:
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Strawberry Foxglove
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Purple
