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Wildflowers of Europe

Digitalis purpurea

Family : PLANTAGINACEAE (Plantain Family)
Common Name (UK) : Purple Foxglove
Common Name (DE) : Roter Fingerhut
Common Name (FR) : Digitale pourpre
Habitat : Common in grassland, forestry rides, old walls, moorland and streamsides.
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered an invasive species. It is used to treat heart disease such as congestive heart failure. White-flowered forms are not rare.
First appearing : June
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date : June 6, 2004
  • Location : Near the ehemalige Kapelle in the Schönbuch Nature Reserve
  • Photo Date : June 6, 2004
  • Location : Near the ehemalige Kapelle in the Schönbuch Nature Reserve
  • Photo Date : June 7, 2005
  • Location :In the deer pen in the Rot & Schwarzwild Park, Stuttgart, West.