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Flora:Purple Foxglove

From Oregon Hikers Field Guide

Purple Foxglove on Cascade Head (Steve Hart)
Digitalis purpurea
Figwort Family


Alternate Names: Foxglove

Color Purple.jpg
Petals Purplefour.jpg
Origin Non-native.jpg
Status Common.jpg

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Description

Purple Foxglove is common in our lower altitude areas, particularly near the coast. The entire plant is poisonous and is the source of the heart drug digitalis.

Cascade Head (Steve Hart)
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