Purple Foxglove Stem
by Tikvah's Hope
Title
Purple Foxglove Stem
Artist
Tikvah's Hope
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
As with many poisonous plants, foxglove was traditionally used by expert herbalists for medicinal purposes. Even today, drugs made from foxglove plants are used to strengthen the heart and regulate heartbeat.
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August 20th, 2012
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Comments (4)
Vickie Emms
Promoting this beautiful image from my Wildflowers Discussion in Floral Throw Pillows Group
Chris Gudger
Foxglove are among the most photogenic of flowers. I take advantage of every opportunity that I get to photograph them. This is one of the best Foxglove photos that I have seen (or done.) I am impressed and inspired to do some more Foxglove photos.
Tikvah's Hope replied:
What a wonderful comment, thank you so much! I have to agree, foxgloves are very photogenic!