Scientific Overview: Echinacea plants are known for their purple, daisy-like flowers and medicinal properties. They have been used traditionally by Native American tribes for immune support and wound healing.
Cultivation and Harvest: Echinacea plants are cultivated in gardens and farms for their medicinal roots, leaves, and flowers. The aerial parts of the plant are harvested when in full bloom, while the roots are harvested in the fall or spring.
Plant Morphology: Echinacea plants have coarse, hairy stems and lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are solitary or clustered at the ends of the stems and come in various colors, including purple, pink, and white.