Botany, Travel, and Art, Oh My!
What is foxglove? Why is it important? What does it do or not do? And why is it called “foxglove” of all things?
It should be a surprise to none that humans have a tendency to concoct often fantastical narratives about their surroundings, some of which have connections to the foxglove, as we’ll explore in a few moments.
To quote The Spruce: “Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that's hardy and fairly low-maintenance. In fact, because of its hardiness, the plant is considered invasive in certain parts of the [American] Southwest and around the Gulf Coast. It produces fragrant, showy clusters of flowers from around May to October, coming in several color varieties.”
