Foxglove  (Digitalis purpurea)

Very widespread throughout Britain, and common as a garden plant; garden escapes have spread the species widely beyond its native range (3). It also occurs in western and south western Europe (2).

This species thrives in acidic soils in a range of habitats including open woods, woodland clearings, on moorland and heath margins, hedge banks, sea-cliffs, waste land, rocky mountain slopes and hedgebanks. It is common in disturbed sites, or on burnt ground (3).