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

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Blue Cohosh

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

1. Caulophyllum thalictroides Marker

Inscription. This herb was used by north-central tribes to assure quick delivery and to ease menstrual cramps. It was also called squawroot and papoose root.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.687′ N, 76° 58.213′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker is on 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. Tanacetum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Eupatorium purpureum (here, next to this marker); Tradescantia virginiana (here, next to this marker); Salvia lyrata (here, next to this marker); Helenium flexuosum (here, next to this marker); Solidago canadensis (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Eupatorium purpureum (here,

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next to this marker); Vaccinium corymbosum (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

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

2. Caulophyllum thalictroides 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 38 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.