Species guide
Foxglove
Toxic if eatenDigitalis purpurea
What does Foxglove look like?
A tall spike of tubular, bell-shaped flowers (purple, pink or white) with spotted throats, rising from a rosette of soft, fuzzy oval leaves.
Is Foxglove dangerous?
Contains potent heart-affecting compounds — poisonous if any part is eaten.
Commonly confused with
- Comfrey: before flowering the leaves look similar
What should I do about Foxglove?
Keep children and pets from eating it and wear gloves when handling. Seek medical care if ingested.
Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert, and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.