Digitalis thapsi | |
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Digitalis thapsi | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus: | Digitalis |
Species: | D. thapsi |
Binomial name | |
Digitalis thapsi L. |
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Synonyms | |
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Digitalis thapsi, also known as Spanish Peaks Foxglove and Fingerhut Foxglove[1], is a toxic[1] flowering plant native to Spain. It has flowers colored rosy pink, red-tinged like raspberry, which bloom in late spring. It is also known for attracting hummingbirds.
This plant has pink and trumpet-shaped flowers during late spring or early summer. Its leaves are oblanceolate in shape. The flowers, stems and leaves are covered with tiny hairs, giving it a soft appearance.