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

Valeriana officinalis

Valerian

 
 
<i>Valeriana officinalis</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2020
1. Valeriana officinalis Marker
Inscription. Tradition says the Pied Piper carried valerian root in his back pocket to help lure the rats out of Hamelin. The root has an offensive scent similar to Limburger cheese, but is also musky and balsamic and is used in perfumery in India and the Far East. In medieval Europe, it was used as both a spice and a perfume.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsArts, Letters, MusicHorticulture & ForestryIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 38° 54.666′ N, 76° 58.185′ 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. Dianthus caryophyllus (here, next to this marker); Matthiola incana (here, next to this marker); Dianthus plumarius (here, next to this marker); Origanum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Plumeria rubra (a few steps from this marker); Mentha spp.
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(a few steps from this marker); Artemisia annua (a few steps from this marker); Acorus calamus (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
Additional keywords. Valeriana officinalis
 
 
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 120 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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