Foxglove Collection (page 7)

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

Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) adult female, perched on foxglove seedhead stem in snow covered garden, Chirnside, Berwickshire, Scotland, december

Foxgloves FG 3116 Digitalis purpurea © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-3116 FOXGLOVES Digitalis purpurea Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Provencal Fritillary - female, settled on Large Yellow Foxglove; Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France
ROG-13704 Provencal Fritillary - female, settled on Large Yellow Foxglove Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France Mellicta deione Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Foxglove - and other mountain plants
PPG-1656 Foxglove - and other mountain plants Europe Digitalis purpurea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Foxgloves on bank Torrington, Devon, UK LA000254
COS-1458 Foxgloves on bank Torrington, Devon, UK Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Harvest mouse - on foxglove - Bedfordshire - UK 007634
BB-1836 Harvest mouse - on foxglove Bedfordshire - UK Micromys minutus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cornish Coastal Path DAD 1318 Red Campion & Foxgloves, above Boscastle Cornwall UK. © David Dixon / ARDEA LONDON
DAD-1318 Cornish Coastal Path Red Campion & Foxgloves, above Boscastle Cornwall UK David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Harvest Mouse - on foxglove 007620
BB-1834 Harvest Mouse - on foxglove Micromys minutus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Foxglove
USH-1096 FOXGLOVE Digitalis purpurea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rufous Hummingbird - immature or female feeding on foxglove flowers, Pacific Northwest. June. C3B2451
TOM-1615 Rufous Hummingbird - immature or female feeding on foxglove flowers (Digitalis purpurea) Pacific Northwest, USA. June

Weasel Male on fungus
BB-698 Weasel - male on fungus Mustela nivalis Distribution: N America, Europe to N, C and E Asia Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Weasel Male climbing foxglove
BB-695 Weasel - male climbing foxglove Mustela nivalis Distribution: N America, Europe to N, C and E Asia Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Foxglove Anthers opened showing Pollen
FEU-18 Foxglove anthers opened showing Pollen Digitalis purpurea Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Weasel Male in hollow stump
BB-697 Weasel - male in hollow stump Mustela nivalis Distribution: N America, Europe to N, C and E Asia Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Foxglove - close-up of flowers Europe
PPG-1466 Foxglove - close-up of flowers Europe. Digitalis purpurea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.