College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Oregano

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 11, 2024

1. Oregano Marker

Inscription.
A perennial, aromatic herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) characterized by its square stems, oval leaves, and its clustered, white to purple leaves.

Outstanding Oregano
Oregano has tantalized the taste buds of Italian, Greek, and Mexican chefs alike. The herbaceous flavor adds a traditional freshness to pizzas, pastas, and roasted vegetables.

Oregano to the Rescue
Widely used by the ancient Greeks and Chinese, oregano once served as an herbal remedy for treating sore muscles, irritated skin, and upset stomachs.

Erected by University of Maryland.

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

Location. 38° 59.265′ N, 76° 56.715′ W. Marker is in College Park, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is at the intersection of Campus Drive and Union Lane, on the right when traveling west on Campus Drive. The marker can be found in front of the Adele Stamp Student. From Campus Drive, it can be seen behind the Jim Henson Memorial to the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 370 Union Ln, College Park MD 20742, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Sage (here, next to this marker); Rosemary (here, next to this marker); Juan Ramón Jiménez (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Detachment 330 and Arnold Air Society Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); The Terrapin Memorial (about 700 feet away); In Honor and Remembrance (about 800 feet away); Lifetime Member Wall (approx. 0.2 miles away); R. Lee Hornbake Library (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 11, 2024

2. Oregano Display

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.