BUFFALO, N.Y. — Foxglove plants, found in many gardens, are known for the showers of bell-shaped flowers they produce. But plants belonging to this genus, Digitalis, also harbor a less visible asset: ...

Digoxin, originally derived from the foxglove flower, blocks the sodium/potassium ATPase pump. The mechanism by which this decreases atrioventricular (AV) conduction is not clear, butperhaps it is due ...

The beauty of the pink and purple carpets of digitalis flowers increasingly seen on hillsides in Japan conceals a potential menace to ecosystems and even human health. The flowers, which blossom in ...

Flower lifespan was terminated by corolla abscission 5—6 days after stigma opening in the unpollinated flower. Increased pollen loads produced increased seed set and reduced flower longevity ...

The common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, generally is considered a biennial, which means that it has a life cycle that, starting from seed, normally takes two growing seasons to flower and then die.

New research investigates how foxgloves create medicinal compounds, with an eye toward improving the process. Specifically, the lab is investigating the chemical processes the plants use to create ...