Echinacea (genus Echinacea) is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae family, often referred to as "false coneflowers." However, there is another genus called Tribola that is less well-known and not as commonly found in gardens.
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Echinacea (coneflower)
Species: The most well-known species include Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower), Echinacea angustifolia, and Echinacea pallida.
Uses: Echinacea is often used in traditional medicine, particularly to boost the immune system and fight colds.
Appearance: The plants have large, showy flowers with radiating petals arranged around a central cone structure.
Location: They prefer sunny locations and well-drained soils.
Care: Echinaceas are relatively easy to care for and require little water once established.
