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

Origanum vulgare

Oregano

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

1. Origanum vulgare Marker

Inscription. This versatile herb was used by colonists to alleviate toothaches, flavor food and strew on floors, as well as flavor ale. The flowering tops were used to produce a reddish brown dye.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.

Location. 38° 54.69′ 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. Satureja montana (here, next to this marker); Dioscorea villosa (here, next to this marker); Cephalanthus occidentalis (here, next to this marker); Gillenia trifoliata (here, next to this marker); Rosmarinus officinalis (here, next to this marker); Lavandula angustifolia (here, next to this marker); Mentha spicata (here,

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

Additional keywords. dentistry, 🦷 Origanum vulgare

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 66 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.