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

Nigella sativa

Black Cumin

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, November 5, 2023

1. Nigella sativa Marker

Inscription. Dioscorides said that the seeds were crushed and inhaled to relieve coughs. They were also drunk with wine to ease breathing afflictions. Soaked in vinegar, the seeds provided a mouthwash and relieved toothache.

Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

Location. 38° 54.699′ N, 76° 58.192′ 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. Silybum marianum (here, next to this marker); Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (here, next to this marker); Vinca minor (here, next to this marker); Iris × germanica 'Florentina' (here, next to this marker); Papaver rhoeas (here, next to this marker); Ruscus aculeatus (here, next to this marker); Vitex agnus-castus

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

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 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.