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

Lysimachia punctata

Garden Loosestrife

 
 
<i>Lysimachia punctata</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2023
1. Lysimachia punctata Marker
Inscription. Colonists burned this plant to repel flies and gnats. The juice from the leaves was also applied to heal wounds.
 
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & ArchaeologyColonial EraHorticulture & ForestryScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 38° 54.696′ N, 76° 58.213′ 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. Adiantum padatum (here, next to this marker); Arctium lappa (here, next to this marker); Hesperis matronalis (here, next to this marker); Foeniculum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Verbascum thapsus (here, next to this marker); Lavandula angustifolia (here, next to this marker); Artemisia absinthium (here, next to this marker); Malus 'Roxbury' (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
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<i>Lysimachia punctata</i> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2023
2. Lysimachia punctata 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 40 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.

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