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Hi all for Ecologist in the house, what is the systematic position of "Digitalis", i know is a plant specie, its subdivision Any information about geographical forms, subspecies, different races, breeds and populations held in captivity, genetic differences. Its biological description, Any relevant information about geographical origin, current distribution in the wild, areas of domestication, anatomical, morphological and biochemical characteristics, life cycle, population dynamics, food sources and habitat requirements etc Benefits and use in a biodiversity context according to CDB Any relevant information about current status for nature conservation, or function as an ecosystem engineer, or industrial use etc

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First off, "Digitalis" is a genus of around 20 species plants, commonly known as foxgloves.

 

Your post sounds a little like you're trying to get someone to do your homework for you - which is not really what the forum is about.

 

For a general start, try the wikipedia page.

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Here in Washington State USA, Foxglove is widely distributed West of the Cascade mountain range. According to local Burke Herbarium webpage it is not native, being introduced from Eurasia. University of Michigan Ethnobotany records taken in 1936 indicate the flowers were used as ceremonial decorations by the Hoh & Quileute tribes.

 

I have found and photographed 2 varieties growing within a few feet of one-another in SW Washington. At least one of the blooms harbored a small white Flower Crab Spider lying in wait for a meal. I do not propagate Foxglove and remove them when I find them in the wild.

 

Digitalis purpurea

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Digitalis purpurea alba

June 28, 2009

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"Hi all for Ecologist in the house, what is the systematic position of "Digitalis","

​As far as I'm concerned, it's current position is growing rather well in my back garden.

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