Digitalis atlantica explained

Digitalis atlantica is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.[1] It is native to Algeria.[2]

Description

Digitalis atlantica is a biennial or perennial herb. The plant leaves grow in the shape of a rosette until flowering stems develop in the second year. Leaves are downy, finely wrinkled on the upper surface and grey-green. The leaves are ovate, with toothed edges, and may measure up to 25cm long. The flowering stem can grow up to 2m tall, with flowers in a tall spike during the flowering period of spring to summer.[3]

Toxicity

Like all species in the Digitalis genus, Digitalis atlantica is also toxic. However, this particular species seems to have the lowest cardenolide content.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taxonomy browser (Digitalis atlantica). 2020-12-01. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
  2. Web site: Digitalis atlantica Pomel Plants of the World Online Kew Science. 2020-12-01. Plants of the World Online. en.
  3. Weed Risk Assessment: Foxglove (Digitalis) Species . Department of Natural Resources, Tasmania . 1.
  4. Lichius. J. J.. Wichtl. M.. December 1991. Quantitative Analysis of Cardenolide Glycosides in the Leaves of Digitalis atlantica, Digitalis ciliata, and Digitalis nervosa. Planta Medica. en. 57. S 2. A73–A74. 10.1055/s-2006-960340. 0032-0943.