The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chioggia Beets
Beta vulgaris
Amaranthaceae
— Beautiful Beets —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 26, 2022
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 38° 53.484′ N, 77° 1.735′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on 12th Street Northwest just south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Constitution Ave 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. Green Glaze Collards (here, next to this marker); "Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities" (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Our Meadow! (here, next to this marker); "Garden for Victory!" (a few steps from this marker); Deer's Tongue Lettuce (a few steps from this marker); Chiogga Beets (a few steps from this marker); Beauregard Sweet Potato (a few steps from this marker); "Of Course I Can!" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands a few feet away.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 26, 2022
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 79 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.