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

Mentha spp.

Mint

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

1. Mentha spp. Marker

Inscription. Mint was once a popular strewing herb in Italian churches. Several mints yield useful essential oils, and the dried leaves are added to potpourri. Peppermint and spearmint are used in perfumery as well as to scent soaps and toothpastes.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.667′ N, 76° 58.193′ 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. Acorus calamus (here, next to this marker); Plumeria rubra (here, next to this marker); Rosmarinus officinalis (here, next to this marker); Dianthus plumarius (a few steps from this marker); Origanum vulgare (a few steps from this marker); Dianthus caryophyllus (a few

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steps from this marker); Matthiola incana (a few steps from this marker); Valeriana 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. Mentha spp. 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 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.