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The Foxglove derives its common name from the shape of the flowers resembling the finger of a glove. It was originally Folksglove - the glove of the 'good folk' or fairies, whose favourite haunts were supposed to be in the deep hollows and woody dells, where the Foxglove delights to grow. Folksglove is one of its oldest names, and is mentioned in a list of plants in the time of Edward III. There is a northern legend that bad fairies gave these blossoms to the fox that he might put them on his toes to soften his tread when he prowled among the roosts. Poinsonous, and the original source of digitalis, which it is said was taken by Vincent Van Gogh for epilepsy, and that the visions it caused may have influenced his art. It goes by many names, including Dead Mens Thimbles.The latin Digitalis derives from Digitabulum, which means 'thimble'. A most interesting plant -read about it HERE. .Panasonic DMC-FZ7.. Thank you for taking a look.Any comments are most welcome and always appreciated.