Plant
Narrow-leaved Purple Coneflower
Echinacea angustifoliaAlso known as Narrow-leaved Coneflower, Blacksamson Echinacea
Narrow-leaved purple coneflower is a deep-rooted prairie perennial with bristly stems, narrow leaves, and drooping pink-purple rays around a prickly orange-brown disk. Its sturdy taproot helps established plants persist through drought and grassland fire.
Prairie PerennialComposite FlowerDeep Taproot
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyProduces energy through photosynthesis while a deep taproot absorbs water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- White-tailed deer
- Cottontail rabbits
- Seed-eating finches
ThreatsPrairie conversion, herbicide drift, woody encroachment, excessive root harvest, and loss of natural fire patterns
HabitatsDry mixed-grass and tallgrass prairie, rocky hillsides, open plains, and sunny restoration fields
Life spanA long-lived perennial that can persist for many years from its woody rootstock
Classification
- FamilyAsteraceae
- SpeciesEchinacea angustifolia
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not taste or collect roots and flowers from wild prairie populations.
Responsible observation
- Flowers: Look for narrow drooping rays around a raised bristly disk.
- Leaves: Check for narrow rough leaves rather than the broader leaves of garden coneflowers.
- Protect: Stay on durable ground and leave roots, seeds, and flower heads in place.
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