Flora

Fox gloves

(Digitalis pupurea)

Family: scrophulariaceae

Height: 40cm to 2 meters

Uses:

• In medicine: Its leaves are used to soothe heart diseases, to heal injuries, epilepsy and as a diuretic. This plant is often used to decorate gardens.

Characteristic: Its name in French comes from Latin “digitus” which means finger. It symbolizes work and absence.