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

Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage

 
 
<i>Salvia sclarea</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2020
1. Salvia sclarea Marker
Inscription. Clary wine was considered an aphrodisiac in the sixteenth century. The bitter aromatic leaves flavor wine, ale, beer and liqueurs.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & ForestryScience & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1500.
 
Location. 38° 54.68′ N, 76° 58.189′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast, 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west. 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. Juniperus communis (a few steps from this marker); Hordeum vulgare (a few steps from this marker); Saccharum officinarum (a few steps from this marker); Magnolia virginiana (a few steps from this marker); Artemisia annua (a few steps from this marker); Chichorium intybus (a few steps from this marker); Artemisia absinthium (a few steps from this marker); Hedera helix (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
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Salvia sclarea
 
 
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 77 times since then and 2 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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