Question: Can you tell me what species this is? I found it growing in a large pollinator-friendly garden that stretches around …
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Question
Can you tell me what species this is? I found it growing in a large pollinator-friendly garden that stretches around the perimeter of a park. I'm assuming it's native to New England because I've only observed native species in the garden so far. Thanks for all your help.
Answer
Dear NativesEnthusiast, you appear to have photographed Echinacea purpurea (eastern purple coneflower). This species is identified by the leaf blade shape and presence of teeth on the margins of the leaf blades. It is frequently planted and sometimes naturalizes in New England.
