Historical Marker

Salvia lyrata

Historical marker location:
Arboretum, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast, 0.1 miles east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the left when traveling west.)

Lyre-leaved Sage.

The District was originally called "Federal City": The name "Washington, D.C." was not officially adopted until the late 19th century. Before that, the city was referred to as "Federal City" or simply "Washington."
District of Columbia random facts