Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
The Louisiana Choctaws chewed the bitter bark of this shrub to relieve toothaches. They also drank a strong decoction (extract) of it to treat diarrhea.
The leaves have poisoned grazing animals.
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° 54.69′ N, 76° 58.209′ 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. Gillenia trifoliata (here, next to this marker); Dioscorea villosa (here, next to this marker); Origanum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Satureja montana (here, next to this marker); Osmorhiza claytonii (here, next to this marker); Silybum marianum (here, next to this marker); Calycanthus floridus
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Additional keywords. Cephalanthus occidentalis
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
