Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism. Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, slightly curved, motile, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium that produces heat-resistant endospores.
  Washington, D.C. is not the same as Washington state. Washington, D.C. is a city located on the Atlantic coast of the United States.Washington state is located nearly 2 â¦ ,500 miles away on the Pacific coast of the United States.A produces lots of peaches and apples that are sent all around the world.
For additional information on events in Washington state, check the Events section on the Washington State Tourism Office website at www.experiencewashington.com. Northwest Flower & Garden Show (tel. 206/789-5333; www.gardenshow.com), Seattle.