Variety traits

Inflorescence — Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench

The inflorescence is a solitary head with purple ray florets along the margins and a convex, cone-shaped disk of tubular florets.

In the reference 57 varieties crop Purple coneflower, where this is mentioned in the description.

The inflorescence of Echinacea purpurea is located at the apex of the stem and in the axils of the upper leaves. A characteristic feature is the convex, cone-shaped or spherical center, which resembles a "hedgehog" due to the stiff, prickly bracts. The diameter of the flower head typically ranges from 8 to 15 cm.

The morphology of the inflorescence is of significant economic importance, as it accounts for approximately 19–20% of the plant's raw biomass. Furthermore, the size and structure of the inflorescence determine the attractiveness of Echinacea to insect pollinators, which directly affects the seed productivity and ornamental characteristics of the varieties.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Purple coneflower mentioned in the description

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