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

Helleborus niger

Christmas Rose

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

1. Helleborus niger Marker

Inscription. Helleborus was once used to stimulate the heart, expel worms, and promote menstrual flow. It contains cardioglycosides, which help the heart to beat regularly and strongly. Currently regarded as too strong to use safely.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.683′ N, 76° 58.213′ 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 Eagle Nest 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: Hydrastis canadensis (here, next to this marker); Camptotheca acuminata (here, next to this marker); Smilacina racemosa (here, next to this marker); Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Asarum canadense (here, next to this marker); Ceanothus americanus (here, next to this marker); Comptonia peregrina (here, next to this marker); Ilex vomitoria (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Also see . . . Helleborus niger at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 6, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 4 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.