Foxglove Collection (page 6)

Purple foxglove, Ladys glove (Digitalis purpurea), group of blossoms on a forest clearing area in a Scots pine forest (Pinus sylvestris), near Nicklheiml, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, flower

Purple Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, Europe

Common Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, white flowers, medicinal plant, poisonous plant, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Denseflower mullein -Verbascum densiflorum-, against blue sky, Bavaria, Germany

Blooming Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Oftia africana, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa

Scarce Swallowtail -Iphiclides podalirius- on mullein, Bulgaria

FOXGLOVE AND FENNEL, c1515. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) at left and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) at right: ms. illumination, c1515, from an English herbal

BOTANY: FOXGLOVE, 1597. Common, or purple, foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), whose leaves are a source of digitalis. Woodcut 1597, from John Gerards Herball or General Historie of Plantes

Penstemon or Beardtongue Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Penstemon or Beardtongue Plant: Plate 54

A panorama of lush foxgloves in full bloom

Newbury, Massachusetts, USA, Foxglove at Newbury Perennial Gardens

Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering, growing in upland pasture, with fells in background, Eastern Howgill Fells, near Sedbergh, Cumbria, England, June

Picture No. 10755085
Fairy foxgloves (Erinus alpinus) Date:

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Foxglove - flowers Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Digitalis purpurea) Date:

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis. Used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. After Withering (late 18th century) used as diuretic in dropsy

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), centre. The natural source of digitalin, a powerful cardiac stimulant, valuable in the treatment of heart disease

Jurassic Coast at Weston Mouth near Sidmouth on a fine high summer day with foxgloves flowering with blue sky and clouds

Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) flowering, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata) flowering, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, May

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata) close-up of flowers, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, May

Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense) seedheads, Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and Comon Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering

Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering, growing amongst rocks on moorland, Crag Lough, Northumberland N. P
Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering, growing amongst rocks on moorland, Crag Lough, Northumberland N.P. Northumberland, England, July

Scrophulariaceae, Foxglove (Digitalis laevigata), Herbaceous biennial plant for flower beds native to the Danube region
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLIII, Plate 68 by Angela Rossi Bottione: Scrophulariaceae, Foxglove (Digitalis laevigata)

CJ3 8439 Foxglove, Digitalis
Foxglove, Digitalis, Flowers, blooms, Exmoor June 2013

CJ3 8431 Foxglove
Exmoor June 2013, Foxglove, Digitalis. I ve never seen the top flower before, but here it is

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) C016 / 7709
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering in summer

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) C016 / 5926
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering in summer

Bumblebee on foxglove C016 / 4527
Bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) on foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Foxglove (Digitalis laevigata) C016 / 4372
Foxglove (Digitalis laevigata) flowering in summer

Foxglove seed, SEM
Foxglove seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the highly sculpted coat of a foxglove seed (Digitalis purpurea). Seed coat structure is often characteristic of a plant genera

Foxglove seed coat. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the testa or protective seed coat of a foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Foxglove seed coat. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the testa or seed coat of a foxglove seed, Digitalis purpurea. The testa has an irregular honeycomb-like structure

Foxgloves - in flower - Cornwall - UK
DAC-418 Foxgloves - in flower Cornwall - UK Digitalis purpurea David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Foxglove flower - close-up - UK
SPH-2134 Foxglove flower - close-up of petal UK Digitalis purpurea Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dandelion growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, May 2003

Digitalis lanata, foxglove
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Digitalis viridiflora, foxglove
Engraving by Ferdinand Bauer based on his own watercolour now in the Royal Horticultural Society, published in Digitalium monographia (1821) by John Lindley

Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Presented by Colonel R Meinertzhagen, 1950

Digitalis purpurea, foxglove
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Digitalis mariana, foxglove
From the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Foxglove - flowering in forest clearing, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4205 Foxglove - flowering in forest clearing Lower Saxony, Germany Digitalis purpurea Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Foxglove - plant flowering in Holm Oak scrub, Alentejo region, Portugal
USH-4206 Foxglove - plant flowering in Holm Oak scrub Alentejo region, Portugal Digitalis ssp. amandiana Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Eyed Hawkmoth (Smerinthus ocellata) adult, resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowers in garden, Leicestershire, England, june

Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) close-up of seedpods, England, july

Common White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) adult, feeding on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower in urban garden, Leicestershire, England, june

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"Foxglove: A Victorian Botanical Beauty with Medicinal Secrets" Step back in time to 1895 with a mesmerizing lithograph of poison plants, featuring the enchanting foxglove. Known scientifically as Digitalis purpurea L. Fingerhut 160:1, this captivating flower has captured the attention of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. Intriguingly they can not only admired for their stunning appearance but also for their medicinal properties. These biennial flowers have been used in herbal medicine for centuries due to their active compound called digitalis. This powerful substance is derived from the leaves and is commonly employed in treating heart conditions. As you wander through meadows and forests, keep an eye out for these alluring blooms that attract creatures like the eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna). Foxgloves stand tall among other annual and biennial flowers, showcasing their vibrant hues amidst nature's tapestry. Victorian botanical illustrations beautifully capture the essence of foxgloves alongside other notable plants such as snapdragons (Antirrhinum). These detailed drawings transport us to a bygone era when scientific exploration intertwined with artistic expression. One cannot overlook the common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), which thrives abundantly in forest clearings across Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Picture yourself surrounded by a mass population of purple foxgloves—a sight that truly takes your breath away. From Torrington, Devon's riverbanks to Cornwall's coastal path above Bocastle, UK—foxgloves grace our landscapes with elegance and charm. Their presence adds a touch of whimsy to these picturesque locations while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. However enchanting they may be, it is essential to remember that some parts of this plant can be poisonous if ingested or handled improperly.