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Echinacea Similar to the chamomile cross reaction, echinacea can induce allergy symptoms in people with an existing ragweed allergy because of the shared plant family. Echinacea is often used to relieve symptoms similar to allergies, such as sore throat from colds and flu.
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.