Definition of foxglove
: any of a genus (Digitalis) of erect herbs of the snapdragon family; especially : a common European biennial or perennial (D. purpurea) cultivated for its showy racemes of dotted white or purple tubular flowers and as a source of digitalis
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In pastel pinks and purples, an enchanting mix of columbines, lupines and foxgloves bloom in pockets of sun underneath Japanese maples.
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Plants especially susceptible to fasciation include ferns, willow trees, delphiniums, foxgloves, forsythia, euphorbias, lilies, primulas and verbascums such as the mullein.
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Before 12th Century
First Known Use of foxglove
before 12th century
FOXGLOVE Defined for English Language Learners
foxglove
playDefinition of foxglove for English Language Learners
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: a tall plant that has many white or purple bell-shaped flowers growing on its stem
Medical Dictionary
foxglove
playMedical Definition of foxglove
: any plant of the genus Digitalis; especially : a common European biennial or perennial (D. purpurea) cultivated for its showy racemes of dotted white or purple tubular flowers and as a source of digitalis
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