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Cherry trees, the signature of spring in Washington, bloom along the Anacostia River.  Other plants of significance are those that supported a civilization for thousands of years.  Among these are northern wild rice, cattail, and a variety of berries.  Nuphar, an ancient species, fills marshes along the Anacostia River, and adds to the beauty of milkweed, Joe Pye, and button bush.
 
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Pickerel, nuphar, and possibly wild rice growing in Anacostia River marshes within view of the capitol dome.
Sagittaria is a native plant that attracts butterflies
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Did You Know?
The land upon which the FDR Memorial rests is reclaimed land, and at one time used to be the Potomac River. In the late nineteenth century, the river channel was deepened and narrowed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the dredged river sediments became West and East Potomac Parks.

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