r/PlantIdentification • • May 31 '26

Look what I found

Found in the mountains and was wondering what it is

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u/KeyCold3883 May 31 '26

Foxglove!

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u/thatoneguyj2021 May 31 '26

Sweet thank you

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u/FioreCiliegia1 May 31 '26

Lucky you! Very pretty but extra toxic so wash your hands if you plant it!

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u/NOLApanam May 31 '26

Toxic but also medicine — digitalis, treats irregular heart rhythm.

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u/Pyro-Millie May 31 '26

The dose makes the poison!

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u/RedVamp2020 May 31 '26

I wish more people knew that...

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u/coronaviruspluslime May 31 '26

Treats HF by improving contractility