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Echinacea purpurea
This is my new favorite flower. I spotted these gorgeous purple coneflowers at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens Old Rose Garden. This variety is called "Ruby Star." I love the color and the shape of the flowers. After spotting these, I went out and bought a plant for my garden!
UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens Old Rose Garden, Berkeley, CA
One study shows E. purpurea has antidepressant properties in white rats as it increased the stimulating action of L-DOPA. Echinacea is believed by many people to stimulate the immune system. Wikipedia
Spotted on Sep 18, 2011
Submitted on Oct 6, 2011
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