Echinacea

Origin: North America

Family: Asteraceae
Supertribe: Helianthodae
Tribe: Heliantheae
Subtribe: Zinniinae
Scientific Name: Echinacea spp.

Folk Names: Black Sampson, coneflower, hedgehog, purple coneflower, rock-up-hat, scurvy root, snakeroot

Magical

Element: Air
Day: Friday
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Libra

Parts used: Root, leaf, flower

Magical Properties: Healing, prosperity, protection, meditation, strengthening spellwork