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Definition of Foxglove
1. Noun. Any of several plants of the genus Digitalis.
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Digitalis
Specialized synonyms: Common Foxglove, Digitalis Purpurea, Fairy Bell, Finger-flower, Finger-root, Fingerflower, Fingerroot, Digitalis Lutea, Straw Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove
Definition of Foxglove
1. n. Any plant of the genus Digitalis. The common English foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a handsome perennial or biennial plant, whose leaves are used as a powerful medicine, both as a sedative and diuretic. See Digitalis.
Definition of Foxglove
1. Noun. (botany) ''Digitalis'', a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Foxglove
1. a flowering plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Foxglove
1. The Foxglove is recognised as highly toxic due to the presence of cardiac glycosides (same active chemical in digoxin). It has been stated that 2-3 dried leaves is a toxic dose. Symptoms of digitalis poisoning include dizziness and vomiting (early signs), followed by cardiac arrhythmias (palpitations, fainting), disturbances in vision, delirium or hallucinations. (27 Sep 1997)
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