Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Parthenium integrifolium

Wild Quinine

— Asteraceae; N America —

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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 14, 2023

1. Parthenium integrifolium Marker

Inscription. The leaves and roots were used externally to treat burns and ulcers by the Catawba indians. Used internally for urinary and kidney inflammations; but also as a substitute for quinine in lowering fever.

Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 40° 45.045′ N, 73° 49.688′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. It can be reached from Main Street south of Dahlia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the grounds of the Queens Botanical Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43-50 Main Street, Flushing NY 11355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Symphytum officinale (here, next to this marker); Artemisia abrotanum (a few steps from this marker); Teucrium chamaedrys (a few steps from this marker); Medicinal Plants (a few steps from this marker); Eschscholzia californica (within shouting distance of this marker); Opuntia compressa (within shouting distance of this marker); Echinacea angustifolia (within shouting distance of this marker); Agastache foeniculum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Additional keywords. Parthenium integrifolium

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 14, 2023

2. Parthenium integrifolium Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.