The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Discovery
Common Ground: Our American Garden
Many cultures contributed to America's landscape. Each brought insights as people shared new and unfamiliar plants and their uses. Explorers, botanists, horticulturalists, and home gardeners continue to introduce new plants to American gardens.
Did you know?
Plants have traveled just as people have. They have their own methods of dispersal—wind, water, propulsion. Many plants are moved by people who find them useful. What plants have traveled with your family?
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 53.457′ N, 77° 1.824′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from Madison Drive Northwest just east of 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ingenuity (here, next to this marker); Common Ground (here, next to this marker); Healing (a few steps from this marker); James Smithson
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
