Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
 
Common Names: Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Sampson Root, Sonnenhut, Igelkopfwurzel
 
Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, is a group of flowering plants from the daisy family. It grows in prairies and wooded areas throughout North America, and it has been used by Native Americans for thousands of years in herbal medicine.
 
With a strong, sharp, floral flavor, echinacea is commonly used to brew a soothing, healthy tea.