Echinacea purpurea (root)

Nomenclature

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench   Asteraceae  
Standardized common name (English): Echinacea purpurea

Botanical Voucher Specimen

Source: Botanical Voucher Specimen Library, Alkemists Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com	Source: Botanical Voucher Specimen Library, Alkemists Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com	Source: Botanical Voucher Specimen Library, Alkemists Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com	Source: Botanical Voucher Specimen Library, Alkemists Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com	Source: Botanical Voucher Specimen Library, Alkemists Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com

Microscopic Characteristics

Oleoresin found in Echinacea purpurea root viewed under 400x with Acidified Chloral Hydrate Solution. Source: Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com	Fiber showing the lack of phytomelanin in Echinacea purpurea root viewed under 400x with Acidified Chloral Hydrate Solution. Source: Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com