Digitalis canariensis Digitalis canariensis Digitalis canariensis is a member of the genus "Digitalis". It is commonly called Canary Island foxglove. This species is part of section "Isoplexis", which was temporarily accepted as an own genus. The synonym "Isoplexis canariensis" is still established. In general data concerning the state of "Isoplexis"-species differ depending on the source currently (2017). Individuals of these species are shrubby and evergreen plants that grow up to 150 cm tall. The plant has lanceolate-ovoid leaves. The leaf margin is sawn. In the upper part, the leaves are arranged like a rosette. The inflorescence is a cluster of orange-reddish, 3
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