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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea

Common Name: Foxglove

Species Most Often Affected: cats, cattle, dogs, goats, horses, humans

Poisonous Parts: flowers, leaves, seeds

Primary Poisons: cardiac or steroid glycosides

Link to web page(s): digitalis.html

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