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

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

 
 
<i>Achillea millefolium</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2020
1. Achillea millefolium Marker
Inscription. Yarrow was one of the first herbs brought to America by the colonists. Its leaves were used to stop the flow of blood on cuts and bruises and to deaden the pain.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraHorticulture & ForestryScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 38° 54.693′ N, 76° 58.206′ 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. Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker); Vinca minor (here, next to this marker); Geum urbanum (here, next to this marker); Tanacetum balsamita (here, next to this marker); Mentha spicata (here, next to this marker); Artemisia abrotanum (here, next to this marker); Leucanthemum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Anethum graveolens (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
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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 74 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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