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

Galium mollugo

White Bedstraw

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

1. Galium mollugo Marker

Inscription. The roots produce reds similar to madder (Rubia tinctorum), although they are thin and yield less pigment than the thicker madder roots. The seeds of this plant were imported from France by Thomas Jefferson.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.

Location. 38° 54.698′ N, 76° 58.199′ 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. Crocus sativus (here, next to this marker); Rubia tinctorum (here, next to this marker); Verbascum thapsus (here, next to this marker); Tagetes sp. (here, next to this marker); Dipsacus fullonum (here, next to this marker); Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker);

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

Additional keywords. Galium mollugo

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 185 times since then and 28 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.