👉 Runcinioides is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the purple coneflowers. These plants are native to North America and grow in a variety of habitats such as rocky slopes, meadows, and wetlands. Each species has distinctive flowers with purple or blue inflorescences that bloom from November to April. The leaves are usually oblong to lance-shaped and have a prominent petiole and short blade. The fruits are typically
