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

Rosmarinus officinalis

rosemary

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

1. Rosmarinus officinalis Marker

Inscription. Rosemary contains several volatile oils, tannins, bittering compounds, and resins, which are thought to contribute to the increased potency and extended preservation of beers brewed with it. It has been used medicinally for centuries to improve memory function, and also has antimicrobial properties.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.709′ N, 76° 58.159′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. It can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast 0.1 miles west of Ellipse 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.

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

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North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Citrus × bergamia (a few steps from this marker); Cladrastis kentukea (a few steps from this marker); The Knot Garden (a few steps from this marker); Ellen Gordon Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); World of Salvias (within shouting distance of this marker); Consolida ajacis (within shouting distance of this marker); Acanthus mollis (within shouting distance of this marker); Lychnis coronaria (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Rosmarinus officinalis

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

2. Rosmarinus 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 212 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.