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

Parthenium integrifolium

Wild Quinine

— Asteraceae; N America —

<i>Parthenium integrifolium</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, 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 • Native Americans.

Location. 40° 45.045′ N, 73° 49.688′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At 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

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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

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, 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 44 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.