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

Artemisia abrotanum

Southernwood

— Asteraceae; Southern Europe —

<i>Artemisia abrotanum</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

1. Artemisia abrotanum Marker

Inscription. A strongly aromatic and bitter herb. The essential oil has powerful insect repellant properties. In the past dried branches were put in closets to repel moths. Dried leaves are used in sachets, potpourri and air fresheners. An essential oil from the leaves and flowering shoots is used in perfumery.

Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.

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

Location. 40° 45.043′ N, 73° 49.697′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker can be reached from Main Street south of Dahlia Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of 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. Teucrium chamaedrys (here, next to this marker); Medicinal Plants (here, next to this marker); Symphytum officinale (a few steps from this marker); Parthenium integrifolium (a few steps from this marker); Eschscholzia californica (a

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few steps from this marker); Opuntia compressa (a few steps from this marker); Echinacea angustifolia (a few steps from this marker); Agastache foeniculum (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Additional keywords. Artemisia abrotanum

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

2. Artemisia abrotanum 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 39 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.