Foxglove (Common)
Scientific name
: Digitalis purpurea
Other names:
Català: Didalera, Digital
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Česky: Náprstník červený
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Deutsch: Roter Fingerhut
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Esperanto: Purpura digitalo
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Español: Digital
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Eesti: Verev sõrmkübar
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Suomi: Rohtosormustinkukka
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Français: Digitale pourpre
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Lietuviškai: Paprastoji rusmenė
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Latviešu: Sarkanā uzpirkstīte
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Nederlands: Vingerhoedskruid
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Norsk: Revebjelle
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Português: Dedaleira
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Русский: Наперстянка пурпурная
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Svenska: Fingerborgsblomma
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Türkçe: Yüksük otu
Short Description
All parts of the plant contain numerous cardio active glycosides that can cause cardiac weaknesses. Foxglove is not suitable for self-medicating due to its toxicity. If consumed, the bitter tasting leaves lead to vomiting, sensory disturbances, irregular respiration, and heart ...
Author: Bruno P. Kremer
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