The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple or topinambour, is a species of sunflower native to eastern North America, and found from eastern Canada and Maine west to North Dakota, and south to northern Florida and Texas. It is also cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is u...
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It resembles the globe artichoke in flavor but is actually a member of the sunflower family. See artichoke
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sunflower (Helianthus tuberosus) of the Asteraceae family, native to North America, noted for its edible tubers. The aboveground part of the plant is ... [1 related articles]
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(Helianthus) These are hardy herbaceous perennials or annuals found wild in North America. They produce large yellow flowers in late summer and autumn. The perennial kinds are tall and vigorous. H. decapetalus multiflorus and its double variety, Soliel d'Or, grow 4 to 5 feet high. The prettiest one is called Monarch; it is a variety of H. atroruben...
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A tuber, also called sunchoke, with a very firm flesh and a flavor reminiscent of globe artichokes. These are used as a vegetable, in soups, or cooked and served in salads.
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n] - edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke 2. [n] - tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves 3. [n] - sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips
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sunchoke noun sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips
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A variety of artichoke
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