Jerusalem artichoke
SPECIES OF SUNFLOWER NATIVE TO EASTERN NORTH AMERICA (FOR THE ROOT VEGETABLE USE Q55706475)
Helianthus tuberosus; Jerusalem Artichoke; Topinambour; Jerusalem artichokes; Topinambur; Sunroot; Sun choke; Sunchokes; Earth apple; Helianthus esculentus; Helianthus serotinus; Helianthus tomentosus; Wild sunflower; Sunchoke
The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, topinambur, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.