Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Podophyllum peltatum
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, November 5, 2023
1. Podophyllum peltatum Marker
The fruit of this woodland flower was eaten by all the Eastern tribes. The rhizome was ingested by the Iroquois to commit suicide.
The whole plant, except ripe fruit, is poisonous.
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans.
Location. 38° 54.69′ N, 76° 58.212′ 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. Satureja douglasii (here, next to this marker); Mitchella repens (here, next to this marker); Calycanthus floridus (here, next to this marker); Lobelia inflata (here, next to this marker); Cunila origanoides (here, next to this marker); Polemonium reptans (here, next to this marker); Asclepias tuberosa (here, next to this marker); Salvia lyrata (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
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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 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
