Digitalis ciliata

Digitalis ciliata is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Digitalis ciliata 11.1 History 11.2 Digitalis ciliata in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Digitalis ciliata was described in 1866 by Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Digitalis ciliata is a species in the genus Digitalis (foxglove) which contains 20 species and belongs to the family of the Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,4 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Digitalis ciliata has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green and lanceolate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are tubular and pale yellow. The plants bloom from June to July. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are septicidal capsules.

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[edit] Distribution

Digitalis ciliata is native to the Caucasus.

[edit] Cultivation

Digitalis ciliata prefers a sunny site. It grows best in loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, sandy or loamy clay soil that is moderately moist to moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Digitalis ciliata is poisonous.

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Digitalis ciliata

[edit] History

[edit] Digitalis ciliata in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Digitalis ciliatafr:Digitalis ciliata