Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie, Eastern Deciduous Forest

Seasons: Spring to fall

Active Chemical Ingredient

Quercetin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercetin

Use of specimen: When the flowers are applied topically they help soothe irritated skin and burns, a tea made from the buds is also used to make a tea that helps ure malaria and helps soothe a sore throat

Source: http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/echinacea-benefits.html