yellow foxglove
Definition
Noun: * A flowering plant: "yellow foxglove" refers to a specific species of foxglove, Digitalis lutea, native to Europe. It is characterized by its tall spikes of tubular, pale yellow flowers.
Examples
- Noun:
- The yellow foxglove is a beautiful but poisonous plant commonly found in woodland gardens.
- Unlike the common purple foxglove, the yellow foxglove has a more subtle color.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In horticulture and botany, "yellow foxglove" specifically denotes , distinguishing it from other species in the genus which may have purple, pink, or white flowers.
- Gardeners value the yellow foxglove for its ability to thrive in partial shade.
Variants and Related Words
- Foxglove (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
- Digitalis (n): The scientific genus name for foxgloves; also refers to a heart medication derived from these plants.
- Digitalis lutea (n): The full botanical name for the yellow foxglove.
Synonyms
- Straw foxglove: A less common common name for the same plant ().
Notes
- Caution: All parts of the yellow foxglove plant are toxic if ingested.
Noun
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European yellow-flowered foxglove
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