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

Echinacea angustifolia

Narrow-Leaf Coneflower

— Asteraceae; Eastern United States —

<i>Echinacea angustifolia</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 14, 2023

1. Echinacea angustifolia Marker

Inscription. The roots, leaves and flowers were used by traditional herbalists and Native Americans for generations. One of its main uses is to support a healthy immune system although many of its historical uses were related to topical applications. Effective against both bacterial and viral illnesses. Especially useful for treating infections of the upper respiratory tract.

Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.

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

Location. 40° 45.042′ N, 73° 49.706′ 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. 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,

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

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

Additional keywords. Echinacea angustifolia

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 14, 2023

2. Echinacea angustifolia 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 138 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.