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

Tanacetum balsamita

Costmary

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

1. Tanacetum balsamita Marker

Inscription. This plant was used by the colonists in a favorite spring tonic known as "Sweet Mary tea." It was also widely used throughout eastern Massachusetts in nosegays or as bookmarkers to enjoy during long sermons.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 38° 54.693′ N, 76° 58.207′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vinca minor (here, next to this marker); Artemisia abrotanum (here, next to this marker); Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker); Mentha spicata (here, next to this marker); Achillea millefolium (here, next to this marker); Rosmarinus officinalis (here, next to this marker); Geum urbanum (here, next to this marker); Lavandula angustifolia (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Tanacetum balsamita

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 182 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.