Where it grows: Coneflower is usually located on the prairies. Its native range extends from Eastern Canada through the Southern United States. The purple coneflower is native to Southern Alberta.

How to Identify: It has yellow or purple flowers with a large prickly cone like centre.

No Blackfoot Name: Purple Coneflower Echinacea

Medicinal Uses:

• Purple Coneflower is utilized as a pain reliever for dental issues. The juices would be extracted and ingested.
• Today, people use the juices of purple coneflower to shorten the duration of the common cold and flu, and reduce symptoms, such as sore throat, cough, and fever. Many herbalists also recommend purple coneflower to help boost the immune system and help the body fight infections.