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

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

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

1. Artemisia annua Marker

Inscription. Current research has confirmed traditional Chinese use as a malaria preventative and cure. The active constituent, artemisinin, is more potent than the standard malaria drug treatment, chloroquine. Other studies indicate an antibiotic effect on fungal skin conditions. Additional uses include alleviation of colds, flu, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.673′ N, 76° 58.182′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chichorium intybus (a few steps from this marker); Matthiola incana (a few steps from this marker); Artemisia absinthium (a few steps from this marker); Hordeum vulgare (a few steps from this marker); Valeriana officinalis (a few steps from this marker); Saccharum officinarum (a few steps from this marker); Plumeria rubra (a few steps from this marker); Dianthus caryophyllus (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

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

2. Artemisia annua 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 152 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.