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Digitalis purpurea L.

foxglove (Veronicaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Digitalis purpurea is a widespread plant of open spaces on acid soils, and also a popular garden plant.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-05-19

 foxglove / Digitalis purpurea: _Digitalis purpurea_ is a widespread plant of open spaces on acid soils, and also a popular garden plant.

Digitalis purpurea is pollinated by bumblebees.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-05-19

 foxglove / Digitalis purpurea: _Digitalis purpurea_ is pollinated by bumblebees.

The fruit of Digitalis purpurea is a 2-valved capsule.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-07-31

 foxglove / Digitalis purpurea: The fruit of _Digitalis purpurea_ is a 2-valved capsule.

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