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

Lawsonia inermis

Henna

 
 
<i>Lawsonia inermis</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
1. Lawsonia inermis Marker
Inscription. The famous red dye was used as body paint and to stain hair. The leaves are deodorizers, carried under the arm by Nubians, and recommended in Alpina's medieval herbals to treat "evil-smelling feet."
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & ForestryScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 38° 54.697′ N, 76° 58.202′ 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. Sanguinaria canadensis (here, next to this marker); Solidago canadensis (here, next to this marker); Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker); Tagetes sp. (here, next to this marker); Indogofera tinctoria (here, next to this marker); Verbascum thapsus (here, next to this marker); Galium mollugo (here, next to this marker); Rubia tinctorum (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
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Lawsonia inermis
 
<i>Lawsonia inermis</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
2. Lawsonia inermis 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 58 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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