Crocifisso ligneo, Basilica del Santissimo Crocifisso, Borgo a Buggiano (foto: Biblioteca Comunale di Buggiano)

The Purple Foxglove has dark green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous black fruits or seeds.
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