Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hordeum vulgare

barley

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2023

1. Hordeum vulgare Marker

Inscription. Barley is believed to be the first grain used for fermenting into beer. Due to its high levels of starch-converting enzymes and its tolerance of drought, cold, and poor soil conditions, barley is considered to be a distiller's "best friend". It is also used to make commercial malt extracts.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Marker Number 84810-H.)

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

Location. 38° 54.68′ N, 76° 58.18′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saccharum officinarum (here, next to this marker); Juniperus communis (here, next to this marker); Magnolia virginiana (here, next to this marker); Artemisia absinthium (a few steps from this marker); Chichorium intybus (a few steps from this marker); Salvia sclarea

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(a few steps from this marker); Artemisia annua (a few steps from this marker); Hedera helix (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0)

2. Hordeum vulgare Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.