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

Teucrium chamaedrys

Wall Germander

— Lamiaceae; The Mediterranean, W Asia —

<i>Teucrium chamaedrys</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

1. Teucrium chamaedrys Marker

Inscription. Historically the leaf was used for its diuretic properties and to treat gout (a form of inflammatory arthritis). Used externally as an astringent infusion on the gums and also in the treatment of wounds.

Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.

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 Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands 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. Artemisia abrotanum (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 few steps from this marker); Opuntia compressa (a few steps from this marker); Echinacea angustifolia

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(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. Teucrium chamaedrys

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

2. Teucrium chamaedrys 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 40 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.