Foxglove Flower Meaning. Digitalis ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs or ˌdɪdʒɪˈtlɪs is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennial plants shrubs and biennials commonly called foxgloves. A common European biennial or perennial D.
According to different folklore foxglove is said to be a mischievous plant associated with infidelity. For example its a very erect plant. An old name for digitalis is Doctor Foxglove because garden plants near it grow stronger and resist disease.
In other words they are sown and grow within the first year then the second year they will flower and will die soon after seeding.
Jan 22 2009 Most people know that foxglove is used in medicine. The common name for this flower foxglove is most directly tied to folklore. The flowers name is a loose derivative of the phrase folks gloves with folk referring to fairy folk. We can gain more flower meanings from the foxglove by observing its physical makeup.