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 |
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