Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea · Plantaginaceae (Plantain family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate, unlobed
Margin
Crenate to dentate
Arrangement
Alternate, tapering to a winged petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, raised veins on the lower surface
Key Features
Elongated lanceolate shape with a wrinkled texture and prominent reticulate venation
Description
Biennial herb forming a low basal rosette initially, later producing tall spikes of tubular, purple-spotted flowers
Habitat
Open woods, clearings, and disturbed slopes in acidic soils under partial shade
Native Range
Native to Europe and naturalized globally in temperate regions
Identified on 10/18/2026