![]() The flower that blooms has a spiny central cone that is surrounded by bristle-tipped petal-like rays that are drooping downwards, and grow from the under portion of the cone. These flowerheads are 6.5 to 10 cm in width and are radially symmetrical. They have a flowerhead that is shaped like a cone and is surrounded by white or light purple petals-like rays. The purple coneflower is scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea. While some of these species are cultivated as showy flowers, others have a different purpose, like the purpose coneflower. As per researchers, there are nearly 40 echinacea or coneflower that are genetically diverse. Unfortunately, the Tennessee coneflower and the Yellow coneflower are among the endangered species. Purple coneflower, eastern purple coneflower.Yellow coneflower, Bush’s purple coneflower.Smooth coneflower, smooth purple coneflower.Ten different species belong and are commonly called as coneflowers and include Due to their spiny central disk, their generic name Echinacea is derived from the Greek word ‘ekhinos’ which means ‘sea urchin.’ These flowers have large showy heads made of composite flowers and they bloom the entire summer. They grow in grasslands, dry woodlands, fields, meadows, and prairies. They are perennials and they fare well in moist to dry environments and open wooded areas. They belong to the daisy family and are found in eastern and central North America. ![]() Scientifically recognized as Echinacea, coneflowers are a group of herbaceous flowering plants. Every species of flower is different from the other and belongs to a particular family, like the coneflower, one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. Are you one of them? Having a garden is an opportunity to peek into the world of flowers and understand how each flower is unique. Given their beauty, their color, and the way they lighten the heart, anyone would like to put together a garden. Flowers offer endless inspiration to anyone who seeks to be enlightened.
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