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

Rubia tinctorum

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

1. Rubia tinctorum Marker

Inscription. Having been used since at least 2000 B.C., the reddish orange roots contain several dye substances. It was used to dye the British redcoats and was best known as the source of Turkey red on linen and cotton textiles.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 38° 54.697′ N, 76° 58.199′ 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: Crocus sativus (here, next to this marker); Verbascum thapsus (here, next to this marker); Galium mollugo (here, next to this marker); Tagetes sp. (here, next to this marker); Dipsacus fullonum (here, next to this marker); Phytolacca americana (here, next to this marker); Papaver rhoeas (here, next to this marker); Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Rubia tinctorum

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 180 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.