Capitol Hill in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Citrus
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 10, 2023
1. Citrus Marker
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Citrus. . More than 4,000 years ago, before domestication, citrus was so acidic it couldn't be eaten. Modern citrus varieties are the result of thousands of years of selection from the wild and selective breeding. Lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and Persian limes are all hybrids that were selected in eastern Asia. Today they are cultivated throughout the subtropics, including the U.S., South Africa, and Australia, among others.
More than 4,000 years ago, before domestication, citrus was so acidic it couldn't be eaten. Modern citrus varieties are the result of thousands of years of selection from the wild and selective breeding. Lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and Persian limes are all hybrids that were selected in eastern Asia. Today they are cultivated throughout the subtropics, including the U.S., South Africa, and Australia, among others.
Location. 38° 53.293′ N, 77° 0.741′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on Maryland Avenue Southwest west of 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. The marker stands on the grounds 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. Medicinal Natives (a few steps from this marker); Grains (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Botanic Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Square, SW (within
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shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capitol Square (within shouting distance of this marker); James A. Garfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Capitol Square, SW (about 300 feet away); Cranberry Bog (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 10, 2023
2. Citrus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
