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Foxglove is a source of digitalis which is prescribed by doctors to strengthen the heart and regulate the heart beat. It is also VERY poisonous! But Beautiful too! Just goes to show that looks can be deceiving.
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October 5th, 2009 at: 12:06 am
It’s beautiful, Teresa. I didn’t know those were poisonous too…deceptive pretty flower.
October 5th, 2009 at: 1:05 am
The foxgloves are so beautiful! I don’t think I’ve ever seen them before .
October 5th, 2009 at: 7:49 am
This flower reminds me of childhood and makes me smile
its lovely!
October 5th, 2009 at: 8:37 am
wonderful flowers in matching colours
The digitalis looks as if it has a beard
October 5th, 2009 at: 9:28 am
there is definitely a colour competition going on in nature these days. the last flowers are vibrant and the leaves are on fire.
October 5th, 2009 at: 10:47 am
Foxgloves are beautiful, but a little bit unusual.., and interesting also to note that a poison is a medicine!!! ~bangchik
October 5th, 2009 at: 2:51 pm
Wow, I have never seen a foxglove up close. So neat.
October 5th, 2009 at: 10:27 pm
Gorgeous photos. Simply incredible detail and color. Hats off!
October 6th, 2009 at: 6:36 pm
Mine are just beginning to wane. We’ve had a lot of frost bitten nights that has slowly killed the garden beds. Loved your photos!
October 6th, 2009 at: 10:50 pm
awesome long bloom time! I just ordered some yesterday.