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

Camptotheca acuminata

Camptotheca, Chinese Happy Tree

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

1. Camptotheca acuminata Marker

Inscription. Known as the "cancer tree", Camptotheca contains the alkaloid camptothecin that is used to treat ovarian, colorectal, and small-cell lung cancers. It has been used in China for hundreds of years to treat psoriasis and diseases of various internal organs.

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hydrastis canadensis (here, next to this marker); Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Ilex vomitoria (here, next to this marker); Comptonia peregrina (here, next to this marker); Helleborus niger (here, next to this marker); Ceanothus americanus (here, next to this marker); Smilacina racemosa

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(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. Camptotheca acuminata

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 115 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.