Digitalis Collection (page 3)

Fossils of extinct marine cephalopods, ancestors to the squid and cuttlefish, from the Jurassic.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea and Viola tricolor.. Handcolored stipple engraving from Le Jardinier Fleuriste, Dedie aus Dames par un Amateur Chez Marcilly, Paris, 1818

Dwarf Spanish foxglove, Digitalis minor.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Willow-leaved foxglove, Digitalis obscura.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Foxglove, USA
Foxglove, Usa

Foxglove, ladys glove (Digitalis purpurea)
Illustration of a Foxglove, ladys glove (Digitalis purpurea)

Colourful flower bed

Illustration of foxgloves, periwinkles and wildflowers growing near tree in domestic garden

Foxglove Garden Path with Bench

Foxglove Garden Path

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) amidst Wavy Hair-grass (Deschampsia flexuosa)

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), white and red flowering

Large Yellow Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora), Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Saxony, Germany, Europe

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

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

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

Newbury, Massachusetts, USA, Foxglove at Newbury Perennial Gardens

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

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 / 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

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 Flowers
A close-up photograph of foxglove flowers. Date: 1930s

Summer Flowers 1880
SUMMER FLOWERS (2 of 4) Date: 1880

Digitoxin heart drug molecule
Digitoxin, molecular model. This heart drug is obtained from the foxglove plant. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Digitalis plant, 18th century
Digitalis plant. 18th-century artwork of the Digitalis plant that was used to treat heart problems, and from which digitalin drugs are obtained. This artwork is from a herbarium dating from 1757

Foxglove (Digitalis sp. )
Foxglove (Digitalis sp.) flowering in Summer

Foxglove, 19th century artwork
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), 19th century artwork. These botanical drawings are from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Common foxglove flowers, Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove flowers. Flowers of the common foxglove plant Digitalis purpurea. From June to September the plant grows flowers from one-metre-high spikes. The plant grows in bright, dry habitats

Foxglove hybrids (Digitalis Excelsior )
Foxglove (Digitalis Excelsior ) hybrids

Flowers of the foxglove, Digitalis

In Summer Mood
Gorgeous illustration depicting a woman with long auburn hair wearing rational dress reminiscent of a medieval flowing gown. She walks through a garden filled with foxgloves in bloom

Pin-Up & Foxgloves
Blonde model, wearing a pink peasant style blouse & pink gingham bikini bottoms, poses by some white foxgloves holding a basket of red roses

Foxgloves growing on the fellside above Grasmere in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Foxgloves growing on the fellside above Rydal Water in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Close-up of foxglove flowers, in Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Stevenson / Poems / Flowers
A boy sits, with knees drawn up towards his chest, in a pretty, English cottage garden surrounded by Hollyhocks, Delphiniums, Sweet Williams, Primulas & Foxgloves

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Digitalis purpurea, commonly known as foxglove, is a captivating botanical species that holds both beauty and danger within its delicate petals. Native to Europe, this stunning plant can be found in various regions across the globe. In the enchanting forests of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, a mass population of purple foxgloves thrives in a clearing. Their vibrant blooms create a mesmerizing spectacle that attracts not only human admirers but also fascinating creatures like the eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna) and garden bumblebees (Bombus hortorum). These winged visitors are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers, gracefully fluttering from one blossom to another. However, it is essential to approach digitalis with caution due to its poisonous nature. The entire plant contains potent cardiac glycosides that have been used for medicinal purposes throughout history. Its toxic properties have earned it names like "fingerhut" or "dead man's bells. " Despite its dangers when ingested without proper knowledge or care, it has played an important role in modern medicine as a treatment for heart conditions. The allure of foxgloves extends beyond their natural habitats; they have become beloved ornamental plants worldwide. In France during June, these elegant flowers paint landscapes with their hues of pink and purple. An illustration from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee Des showcases the intricate beauty purpurea captured by talented artists long ago. Even insects find solace among these blossoms' splendorous display. A common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum), resting on dew-kissed wings atop a foxglove in Cornwall, England creates an ethereal scene worthy of admiration and photography enthusiasts alike. As we marvel at the breathtaking charm through time and space - whether it be on Mount St.