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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Dutch name: vingerhoedskruid Digitalis purpurea,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Dutch name: vingerhoedskruid

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"Digitalis purpurea" is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Scrophulariaceae, native to and widespread throughout most of temperate Europe. It is also naturalised in parts of North America and some other temperate regions. The plants are well known as the original source of the heart medicine digoxin.

Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
Uploaded Jun 9, 2012. Captured May 28, 2012 14:31 in E25, 5591 Heeze, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/1.8
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 35mm