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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) — wildflower of IrelandPoisonous

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Foxglove

毛地黃 · 毛地黄 · 毛地黃 · Digitale pourpre · Dedalera

Digitalis purpurea

Tall spikes of pink-purple thimbles with spotted insides. Bumblebees crawl right inside! Powerful heart medicine comes from this plant — but eating it is very dangerous.

⚠️ Poisonous — do not pick or taste this plant.

Height
150 cm
Blooms
Jun–Aug
Family
Plantain (Plantaginaceae)
Latin name
Digitalis purpurea
Where to find
  • Forest clearings
  • Acidic banks
  • Wicklow Mountains