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

Eryngium planum

Eryngo

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

1. Eryngium planum Marker

Inscription. In Dioscordes' time the young leaves of this prickly plant were pickled in brine and eaten as a pot herb. A drink of 'Eryngum' root diluted in honey liquor was said to cure epilepsy.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 60 CE.

Location. 38° 54.695′ N, 76° 58.194′ 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. Myrica pensylvanica (here, next to this marker); Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Teucrium chamaedrys (here, next to this marker); Dahlia sp. (here, next to this marker); Ruscus aculeatus (here, next to this marker); Vitex agnus-castus (here, next to this marker); Iris × germanica 'Florentina'

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

Additional keywords. Eryngium planum

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.