Digitalis purpurea

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tall leafy European biennial or perennial plant: It is characterized by spectacular clusters of large, tubular pink-purple flowers. Its leaves yield the drug digitalis and are poisonous to livestock.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The hillside was covered in the vibrant blooms of digitalis purpurea.
    • Gardeners should be cautious, as digitalis purpurea is toxic if ingested.
Advanced Usage
  • In a botanical or medical context: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species of plant, often in scientific writing, horticulture, or pharmacology.
    • The study focused on the cardiac glycosides extracted from digitalis purpurea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Digitalis (n): The genus name for this group of plants, also the name of the heart medication derived from them.
    • The physician prescribed digitalis for the patient's heart condition.
  • Foxglove (n): The common name for .
    • The common foxglove is a familiar sight in many cottage gardens.
Synonyms
  • Foxglove: The common English name for the plant.
  • Common foxglove: A more specific common name.
  • Fairy gloves (archaic/folk name): A traditional, less common name.
Related Phrases
  • Digitalis therapy: Medical treatment using compounds derived from digitalis plants.
    • He underwent digitalis therapy to regulate his heartbeat.
Noun
  1. tall leafy European biennial or perennial having spectacular clusters of large tubular pink-purple flowers; leaves yield drug digitalis and are poisonous to livestock

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