The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ornamental onion
Allium species and hybrids
— Amaryllis family, Northern Hemisphere —
Alliums include edible onions, garlic, leeks, and chives. Plant explorers have also collected non-edible or "ornamental" varieties with globe-like flowers from around the world to breed new sizes and colors for gardens.
Did you know that there are over 300 historical documented uses of Allium species by Native Americans as food, flavoring, and medicine?
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans.
Location. 38° 53.454′ N, 77° 1.76′ 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 west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Madison Dr NW, 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. Sneezewood (here, next to this marker); Common Ground (here, next to this marker); Butterfly weed (a few steps from this marker); Ingenuity (a few steps from this marker); Coneflower (a few steps from this marker);
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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 68 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
