Capitol Hill in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Grains

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 10, 2023

1. Grains Marker

Inscription. African people have long cultivated a diversity of grains well adapted to their climates, including African rice (Oryza glaberrima). Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), or great millet, is used for both human food and animal feed, and its juices can be fermented into biofuel. Teff (Eragrostis ref), native to Ethiopia, is used in injera, a type of Ethiopian bread.

Erected 2023 by U.S. Botanic Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 38° 53.301′ N, 77° 0.758′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Avenue Southwest and First Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Maryland Avenue Southwest. The marker stands in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington DC 20515, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Citrus (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicinal Natives (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Botanic Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Square

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James A. Garfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Square, SW (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cranberry Bog (about 300 feet away); Onion Farm (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 10, 2023

2. Grains Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.