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Foxglove

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Foxglove
A likeness, affixed

16 November 2024

Digitalis purpurea

98% certain

Family
Plantaginaceae
Origin
Europe
Bloom season
Early summer
Colors
pink, purple, white
Habitat
Woodland clearings and cottage gardens
Symbolism
Pride, intuition, and both healing and danger

A tall spire of spotted, thimble-like bells that bees disappear into while collecting nectar.

Care. Grow as a biennial in part shade with moist soil, and never eat any part of the plant.

A note. Foxglove is the original source of digitoxin, a heart medicine, and is toxic if swallowed.

Or perhaps

  • Snapdragon — 2%
  • Fuchsia — 1%

Notes on the photograph

Copied from the marks left by the camera.

Captured
Nov 16, 2024, 5:02 PM
Camera
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens
iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 9mm f/2.8
Focal length
9mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Shutter
1/99s
ISO
80
Dimensions
4032 × 3024

Where it was found

The place is taken from the photograph's own memory, if any.

4.6073° N, 74.0561° W

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