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Echinacea
The Purple Coneflower is a relatively large wildflower, ranging from 30-150 centimeters in height. The flower head has a prominent, spiny, brown central cone that is surrounded by light purple or white petal-like rays. The leaves of this flower are lanceolate with pronounced tapered ends, roughly textured and have long petioles. Its stalk is robust and also coarsely textured.
Its habitats include dry open woods, prairies and barrens, as well as cultivated beds.
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