A University of Minnesota researcher teamed up to work with a researcher from the Chicago Botanic Gardens to understand how the use of controlled fires affects prairie landscapes and its effects on ...
Also known as the purple coneflower, echinacea is an herbal plant in the same family as the sunflower and daisy. It’s been used for centuries by Native Americans for respiratory tract infections ...
It is derived from the roots, leaves, or flowers of the echinacea plant, commonly referred to as black-eyed Susan or purple coneflower. Echinacea can be found in various forms, including liquid ...
Dykstra's research interests include the ecology, conservation, and population genetics of native plants. She collaborates with the Echinacea Project to study narrow-leaved purple coneflower ...