Honey bee (Apis) collecting nectar on purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)


Echinacea is an ancient medicinal plant used by the North American Indians for colds, coughs, sore throats and tonsillitis. Even today, Echinacea angustifolia is used internally against respiratory and urinary tract infections and externally for the treatment of poorly healing wounds.


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