Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove
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Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove
Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Presented by Colonel R Meinertzhagen, 1950
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Asterid Colonel Common Digitalis Eudicot Foxglove Herbarium Lamiales Plantaginaceae Purpurea Specimen Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "A Timeless Emblem of Botanical History: The Dried Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Specimen from the Museum Herbarium, Presented by Colonel R. Meinertzhagen (1950)" 2.. This image showcases a dried specimen of Digitalis purpurea, commonly known as the common foxglove, housed in a museum herbarium. The specimen, presented by Colonel R. Meinertzhagen in 1950, is an intriguing testament to the rich history of botanical exploration and discovery. Digitalis purpurea is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Plantaginaceae family, specifically the subfamily Lamiales, order Lamiales, and the clade Asterids within the class Magnoliophyta, division Magnoliophyta, and the subclass Angiospermae. It is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. The common foxglove is a dicot, meaning it has two cotyledons, or seed leaves, and is a eudicot, which is a subgroup of dicots that have specialized features such as secondary growth and complex flower structures. The plant's distinctive bell-shaped flowers, which range from pink to purple, have long been admired for their beauty and are the source of the plant's common name. Colonel Meinertzhagen, an avid collector and naturalist, likely acquired this specimen during one of his many travels and expeditions. His presentation of the dried common foxglove to the museum herbarium not only added to the institution's extensive collection but also contributed to the ongoing study and documentation of this fascinating plant species. Today, the common foxglove remains a beloved plant in gardens and natural habitats, and its medicinal properties continue to be explored. However, this image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving botanical specimens for future generations to study and appreciate.
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