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

Papaver somniferum

Bread Poppy

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

1. Papaver somniferum Marker

Inscription. Among the world's oldest medicines, its pain relieving and sedative properties have been recognized for thousands of years. Its constituents include the well known alkaloids morphine and codeine. It was used to treat dysentery during the U.S. Civil War and continues to be a remedy for acute diarrhea. It is highly addictive; its growth is restricted by law; and it should be used only under professional supervision.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.678′ N, 76° 58.209′ 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

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Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in 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: Medicinal Garden (here, next to this marker); Oenothera biennis (here, next to this marker); Osmorhiza calytonii (here, next to this marker); Geranium maculatum (here, next to this marker); Veronicastrum virginicum (here, next to this marker); Zingiber officinale (here, next to this marker); Polygonatum biflorum (a few steps from this marker); Rosa virginiana (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. Papaver somniferum 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 147 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.