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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea

The story

Deeply rooted in the North American landscape, this member of the sunflower family has long populated the dry open woods, prairies, and barrens of the continent. From the Ozarks to the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, its presence spans across the eastern and midwestern United States and into Ontario, Canada, standing as a resilient botanical fixture of these historic regions.

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How to use it

Echinacea is often used for its potential medicinal properties, particularly in herbal remedies aimed at boosting the immune system. Additionally, its vibrant flowers make it an excellent choice for ornamental gardens, attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant thrives in dry open woods and prairies, showcasing its adaptability to various ecological settings.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

About

Echinacea purpurea (eastern purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, or purple coneflower) is a North American species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to eastern North America and present to some extent in the wild in much of the eastern, southeastern and midwestern United States as well as in the Canadian Province of Ontario. It is most common in the Ozarks and in the Mississippi/Ohio Valley.

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Echinacea
Slug
echinacea
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinacea
Species
purpurea
Category
Flower
Wikidata QID
Q272661
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
48

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