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Definition. 1  Echinacea, or purple coneflower, is a perennial herb of the Composite family, commonly known as the daisy family. Most often referred to as the purple coneflower, this hardy plant also known as Sampson root, Missouri snakeroot, and rudbeckia.
Scientific name: Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench. Common name: eastern purple coneflower, purple coneflower, echinacea, snakeroot. Conservation status: Not assessed according to IUCN Red List criteria. Habitat: Rocky open woodlands; occasionally in prairies.Key Uses: Medicine, ornamental.chinacea purpurea is a member of the daisy family (Compositae) or Asteraceae (APG III, 2009). The generic name comes from the Greek word for hedgehog (echinos) inspired by the spiky projections in the centre of its flower head in the seed stage. The specific epithet purpurea refers to the purple colour of the flowers.