This article was originally published with the title “ William Withering and the Purple Foxglove ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 212 No. 6 (June 1965), p. 110 doi:10.1038 ...

Its scientific name, Digitalis purpurea, literally means ‘purple fingers.’ Common foxglove isn’t native to the U.S. and was ...

Recognised for its tall, vibrant spikes of purple or pink flowers, foxglove is commonly found in gardens worldwide. It's admired for its beauty, but the plant has invasive tendencies that can lead ...