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

Juniperus communis

Common Juniper

 
 
<i>Juniperus communis</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2023
1. Juniperus communis Marker
Inscription. Juniper berries flavor gin, liqueurs, cordials and soft drinks. The roasted berries were once used as a coffee substitute. In France the berries are fermented with barley to make a beer called genevrette.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 38° 54.681′ N, 76° 58.181′ 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. Hordeum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Saccharum officinarum (here, next to this marker); Magnolia virginiana (here, next to this marker); Artemisia absinthium (a few steps from this marker); Salvia sclarea (a few steps from this marker); Chichorium intybus (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.
 
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<i>Juniperus communis</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2023
2. Juniperus communis 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 44 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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