Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Veronicastrum virginicum
Culver's Root
The black roots contain a substance with powerful emetic (vomit-inducing) and cathartic (bowel-purging) properties which was used by the Senecas and Menomini.
This root is potentially toxic.
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 54.682′ N, 76° 58.208′ 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 east of Eagle Nest 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. Osmorhiza calytonii (here, next to this marker); Rosa virginiana (here, next to this marker); Geranium maculatum (here, next to this marker); Oenothera biennis (here, next to this marker); Echinacea purpurea (here, next to this marker); Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Helleborus niger (here, next to this marker); Hydrastis canadensis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
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Additional keywords. Veronicastrum virginicum
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
