Digitalis lutea
Definition
- Noun:
- A European species of foxglove with yellow flowers: "Digitalis lutea" is the botanical name for a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, characterized by its tall spikes of tubular, yellow flowers and its role as a source of cardiac glycosides, though less commonly used medicinally than its purple-flowered relative, Digitalis purpurea.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The woodland garden was brightened by the presence of Digitalis lutea. (The woodland garden was brightened by the presence of yellow foxglove.)
- Unlike the common purple foxglove, Digitalis lutea produces elegant, pale yellow blooms. (Unlike the common purple foxglove, the yellow foxglove produces elegant, pale yellow blooms.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species within the genus .
- For a more subtle color palette, consider planting Digitalis lutea alongside ferns. (For a more subtle color palette, consider planting yellow foxglove alongside ferns.)
Variants and Related Words
- Digitalis (n): The genus name for plants commonly known as foxgloves.
- Foxglove (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
- Digitalis purpurea (n): The common purple foxglove, a well-known medicinal and garden plant.
Synonyms
- Yellow foxglove: The common English name for .
- Straw foxglove: Another occasional common name for this species.
Noun
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European yellow-flowered foxglove
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