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

Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

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

1. Hydrastis canadensis Marker

Inscription. Historic use for stomach ailments and inflamed eyes has been confirmed. Its antibiotic property makes it useful for vaginal infections. Its antibacterial property may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine • Women.

Location. 38° 54.684′ N, 76° 58.212′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. It can be reached from Eagle Nest Road Northeast 0.1 miles south of Meadow Road Northeast, on the left when traveling south. 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: Camptotheca acuminata (here, next to this marker); Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Helleborus niger (here, next to this marker); Ilex vomitoria (here, next to this marker); Comptonia peregrina (here, next to this marker); Smilacina racemosa (here, next to this marker); Ceanothus americanus (here, next to this marker); Vaccinium corymbosum (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Hydrastis canadensis

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