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

Dahlia sp.

Dahlia

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022

1. Dahlia sp. Marker

Inscription. The flower petals contain a very strong dye, which on wool yields colors ranging from yellow and bronze to red, depending on the mordant and length of time simmered. Wild mountain dahlias were a source of red dye used by the Aztecs.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans.

Location. 38° 54.696′ N, 76° 58.195′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast just east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the right when traveling east. 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. Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Vitex agnus-castus (here, next to this marker); Arum maculatum (here, next to this marker); Ruscus aculeatus (here, next to this marker); Iris × germanica 'Florentina' (here, next to this marker); Myrica pensylvanica (here, next to this marker);

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Eryngium planum (here, next to this marker); Vinca minor (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Dahlia sp.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022

2. Dahlia sp. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.