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Matthiola incana

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<i>Matthiola incana</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2020
1. Matthiola incana Marker
Inscription. These flowers have spicy scent similar to Dianthus, and the fragrance grows stronger at night. They are used in bouquets and potpourri, and the scent was used in early Arab and Greek perfumes.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & ForestryIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 38° 54.668′ N, 76° 58.186′ 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. Valeriana officinalis (here, next to this marker); Dianthus caryophyllus (here, next to this marker); Dianthus plumarius (here, next to this marker); Plumeria rubra (here, next to this marker); Origanum vulgare (a few steps from this marker); Mentha spp. (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.
 
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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 73 times since then and 3 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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