Unknown

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt. var. angustifolia (DC.) Cronquist

Indigenous Names: Dain-pai-a Awdl-son-a

Habitat: Prefers dry upland prairies, often in rocky areas. Found north from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada south to Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Root

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

Ground root chewed and juice swallowed for coughs. After chewing, the wad would be placed on the throat swelling.

Kiowa

Ground root chewed and juice swallowed for sore throats.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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