Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea

TQ4693 06/06/2024 ©Raymond Small

Foxglove has tube-shaped, magenta or white flowers around the stem which open in sequence from the bottom up. Flat leaves form at the base and the upright spikes grow up to 1.5m tall. This woodland plant is a favourite of bees and moths, however it is deadly poisonous to humans if ingested.

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