Alpha Selves
Echinacea
Alpha Selves are botanical parts that express distinct structural and biochemical roles.
System Logic
- Primary specialization concentrated in root-associated bioactive compounds
- Aerial tissues extend and diversify protective metabolite expression
Roots
- High specialization and functional intensity
- Polysaccharides and immunomodulatory compounds
- Central role in systemic defense and resilience
Aerial Tissues (leaves, stems)
- Moderate diversity of metabolites
- Alkamides, flavonoids, phenolic acids
- Extension of protective and regulatory functions
Inflorescences
- Lower metabolite specialization relative to roots
- Volatile and phenolic signaling compounds
- Ecological interaction and reproductive signaling