foxglove

[ foks-gluhv ]

noun

1. any Eurasian plant belonging to the genus Digitalis, of the figwort family, especially D. purpurea, having drooping, tubular, purple or white flowers on tall spikes, and leaves that are the source of digitalis in medicine.

foxglove

/ ˈfɒksˌɡlʌv /

noun

1. any Eurasian scrophulariaceous plant of the genus Digitalis , esp D. purpurea , having spikes of purple or white thimble-like flowers. The soft wrinkled leaves are a source of digitalis

Word History and Origins

Origin of foxglove¹

before 1000; Middle English foxes glove, Old English foxes glōfa. See fox, glove

Word History and Origins

Origin of foxglove¹

Old English

Example Sentences

The experience has empowered her to consider next year’s growing season, which she hopes will include dahlias, foxglove and amaranth.

From Los Angeles Times

The authors established the first stable transformation system to modify foxglove plants for the study of specialised metabolites.

From Science Daily

A staple favourite for a shadier spot in the garden, the much-loved foxglove's floral beauty comes with a dark side.

From BBC

“We can use poison foxglove or sleeping tonics if I can manage to make it into an aerosol,” said Seven.

From Literature

Little manila coin envelopes filled with seeds of a dark purple poppy, cobalt blue love-in-a-mist, fragrant sweet peas, ruby orach, rusty foxglove — and yes, Miss Willmott’s “ghost” — make up my garden’s currency.

From Seattle Times