Jerusalem Artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus

French names: Topinambur

Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae)

Group: Sunflowers

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Edible: The tubers are edible and delicious, either eaten raw or cooked like potatoes.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 388   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: tuberosus: tuberous


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Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) flowers

Jerusalem Artichoke flowers.

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) plants

Jerusalem Artichoke plants.

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) flowers

The yellow flower.

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) plants

Jerusalem Artichoke plants can grow quite tall. This plant growing in my backyard was about 10 feet tall!

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) plants

They are often grown in gardens for the delicious tubers.

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) tubers

Jerusalem Artichoke tubers at the bottom end of stems.

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) tubers

Freshly dug and washed Jerusalem Artichoke tubers. They can be eaten raw, but are usually boiled like potatoes. They are delicious!

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) tubers

Jerusalem Artichoke tubers apparently contain a type of sugar that can be eaten by diabetics.

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) arrow shaft

An arrow shaft made from the stalk of a Jerusalem Artichoke plant.


Range map for Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)

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