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finger-flower

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡə ˌflaʊ.ə/

Tradução: Planta herbácea europeia, bienal ou perene, de folhas altas e flores tubulares rosa-púrpura em cachos vistosos; suas folhas são a fonte do medicamento digitalis e são tóxicas para o gado.

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/ˈfɪŋ.ɡə ˌflaʊ.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ptPlanta herbácea europeia, bienal ou perene, de folhas altas e flores tubulares rosa-púrpura em cachos vistosos; suas folhas são a fonte do medicamento digitalis e são tóxicas para o gado.

A tall leafy European biennial or perennial plant known for its spectacular clusters of large tubular pink-purple flowers; its leaves yield the drug digitalis and are poisonous to livestock.

  1. Tall leafy European plantC1formalscientific

    A tall leafy European biennial or perennial plant with spectacular clusters of large tubular pink-purple flowers. Its leaves yield the drug digitalis and are poisonous to livestock.

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    • The finger-flower is often found in cottage gardens across Europe.
    • Digitalis, derived from the finger-flower, is used to treat heart conditions.
    • Farmers are careful to keep livestock away from finger-flower plants.

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