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

Solidago canadensis

Canada Goldenrod

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

1. Solidago canadensis Marker

Inscription. The leaves and stems have long been an excellent source of a yellow dye that has been popular with dyers since Colonial days. The Navajo Indians used it as a textile dye. Colors produced range from yellows to greens.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.698′ 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. Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker); Lawsonia inermis (here, next to this marker); Sanguinaria canadensis (here, next to this marker); Indogofera tinctoria (here, next to this marker); Tagetes sp. (here, next to this marker); Galium mollugo (here, next to this marker); Verbascum thapsus

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(here, next to this marker); Crocus sativus (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Additional keywords. Solidago canadensis

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

2. Solidago canadensis 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 55 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.