The Enchanting Foxglove (Eden Project Range)

Foxgloves are thought of very much as a British cottage garden plant but in fact they are native to Europe., Asia and North-West Africa. The name Foxglove means finger-like a reference to the shape of the flower. Aside from being an attractive plant in flower, an extract from the plant has been used over the years to treat heart disease, which is perhaps surprising as the plantand seed of the foxglove are poisonous if eaten. In past times, this earnt the plant the unfortunate name of Dead Mans Bells)