straw foxglove

Thân thiện

A bee lands on the yellow flowers of a straw foxglove.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A European species of foxglove with yellow flowers: "straw foxglove" refers specifically to Digitalis lutea, a perennial plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its slender spikes of pale yellow, tubular flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Unlike the more common purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), it is less frequently cultivated in gardens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The straw foxglove is a charming addition to a woodland garden.
  • We identified several straw foxgloves growing wild at the edge of the forest.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish from other species within the genus.
  • The study compared the glycoside content of the straw foxglove to that of the common foxglove.

Variants and Related Words

• Digitalis lutea (n): The scientific binomial name for the straw foxglove.
• Yellow foxglove (n): A common alternative name for the same plant.
• Foxglove (n): The general common name for plants of the genus .

Synonyms

• Digitalis lutea: The Latin botanical name.
• Yellow foxglove: A descriptive common name.

Notes on Meaning

• The name "straw foxglove" likely refers to the pale, straw-like color of its yellow flowers. It is important to note that all parts of this plant, like other foxgloves, are poisonous if ingested.

Học thuật

Noun

1. European yellow-flowered foxglove

Từ đồng nghĩa

• yellow foxglove
• Digitalis lutea