Foxglove

usgb/ˈfɑːksɡlʌv/
noun

A type of tall plant with bell-shaped flowers, usually in pink, purple or white colors.

The garden was filled with blooming foxgloves in various shades of pink and white.
Visual representation of "foxglove" - A type of tall plant with bell-shaped flowers, usually in pink, purple or white colors

Often appears as...

  • pink foxgloves
  • white foxgloves
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Visual representation of "foxglove"
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Botanical Imagery

Use foxglove to evoke images of traditional English gardens or countryside.

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Her cottage had a quaint charm, with wild foxgloves framing the front door.
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Poison Warning

Although beautiful, remember that foxgloves are poisonous if ingested.

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Keep an eye on the children so they don't touch the garden foxgloves.
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Visual Description

Use 'foxglove' when you want to describe a scene with vibrant floral colors and shapes.

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The hillside was speckled with the purple of wild foxgloves.
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