The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Deer's Tongue Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Asteraceae
— A Farmers' Market Favorite —
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 53.475′ N, 77° 1.734′ 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. Beauregard Sweet Potato (here, next to this marker); "Of Course I Can!" (here, next to this marker); Chiogga Beets (here, next to this marker); "Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities" (a few steps from this marker); Green Glaze Collards (a few steps from this marker); Chioggia Beets (a few steps from
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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 59 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.
