Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chichorium intybus

chicory

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 11, 2020

1. Chichorium intybus Marker

Inscription. During the U.S. Civil War, Confederate soldiers used roasted, ground chicory root as a substitute for coffee, which was scarce during the conflict. Still popular in the southern states, chicory is either mixed with true coffee or prepared by itself. Café du Monde in New Orleans is famous for its chicory coffee.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 54.676′ N, 76° 58.177′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast, 0.1 miles west of Ellipse Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Artemisia absinthium (here, next to this marker); Saccharum officinarum (a few steps from this marker); Hordeum vulgare (a few steps from this marker); Magnolia virginiana (a few steps from this marker); Artemisia annua (a few steps from this marker); Juniperus communis

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(a few steps from this marker); Salvia sclarea (a few steps from this marker); Matthiola incana (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Chichorium intybus

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 11, 2020

2. Chichorium intybus Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.