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

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2020

1. Asclepias tuberosa Marker

Inscription. This plant was one of the most important medicines of the Menomini. The pulverized root was used for cuts and wounds, and was mixed with other roots for additional cures.
This herb is potentially toxic if taken internally.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Science & Medicine.

Location. 38° 54.688′ N, 76° 58.212′ 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. Lobelia inflata (here, next to this marker); Cunila origanoides (here, next to this marker); Salvia lyrata (here, next to this marker); Mitchella repens (here, next to this marker); Polemonium reptans (here, next to this marker); Calycanthus floridus (here, next to this marker); Helenium flexuosum

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(here, next to this marker); Solidago canadensis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Asclepias tuberosa

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 35 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.