
"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

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Uploaded Oct 31, 2012. Captured Jul 31, 2010 15:31 in Riksveg 616 380, 6730 Davik, Norway.