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

Acanthus mollis

Artist's Acanthus

 
 
<i>Acanthus mollis</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2020
1. Acanthus mollis Marker
Inscription. According to Dioscorides, the root was good for treating ruptures and convulsions. It was also used as a diuretic.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & ForestryScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 38° 54.694′ N, 76° 58.185′ 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. Lychnis coronaria (here, next to this marker); Phlomis fruticosa (here, next to this marker); Echium vulgare (here, next to this marker); Hedera helix (here, next to this marker); Gladiolus communis (here, next to this marker); Malva sylvestris (here, next to this marker); Consolida ajacis (here, next to this marker); Dioscorides Garden (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
Additional keywords. Acanthus mollis
 
 
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 89 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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