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

Plumeria rubra

frangipani

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

1. Plumeria rubra Marker

Inscription. The flowers are highly fragrant and are used in the production of perfumes. The common name, "frangipani," is derived from an Italian noble family which invented a plumeria-scented perfume in the sixteenth family. The flowers themselves are strung together to make Hawaiian leis.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.669′ N, 76° 58.19′ 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. Mentha spp. (here, next to this marker); Matthiola incana (here, next to this marker); Acorus calamus (here, next to this marker); Dianthus plumarius (here, next to this marker); Dianthus caryophyllus (here, next to this marker); Valeriana officinalis (a few steps from this marker); Origanum vulgare

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(a few steps from this marker); Rosmarinus officinalis (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

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

2. Plumeria rubra 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 37 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.