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

Geum urbanum

Avens, Colewort

 
 
<i>Geum urbanum</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
1. Geum urbanum Marker
Inscription. This herb was taken medicinally by colonists to strengthen the stomach and to comfort the heart. Dried roots were used for diarrhea and as an appetite stimulant.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraHorticulture & ForestryScience & MedicineSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 38° 54.693′ N, 76° 58.205′ 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. Leucanthemum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Anethum graveolens (here, next to this marker); Achillea millefolium (here, next to this marker); Calendula officinalis (here, next to this marker); Vinca minor (here, next to this marker); Mentha spicata (here, next to this marker); Tanacetum balsamita (here, next to this marker); Artemisia abrotanum (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
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Geum urbanum
 
<i>Geum urbanum</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
2. Geum urbanum 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 54 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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