Jerusalem artichoke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Jerusalem artichoke ( Helianthus tuberosus ), also called the sunroot or sunchoke or earth apple or topinambur , is a species of sunflower native to the eastern United States, from Mai...
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Description; Jerusalem artichoke is a type of sunflower that is grown for its edible tuberous roots as well as its pretty yellow flowers. This is a large, It can get 10 ft (3 m) tall and its branches can spread to nearly as much. ... The flowerheads are 3-4 (7.6-10 cm) across and have 10-20 bright yellow rays.
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Jerusalem artichoke; (Helianthus tuberosus); Click on graphic for larger imag ... Botanical: Helianthus tuberosus; Family: N.O. Compositae ... ---Habitat---The Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus, Linn.), now commonly cultivated in England for its edible tubers, another of the numerous Sunflowers, is a native of the...
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Connecticut Botanical Society ... next yellow flower ; next in aster family ... The bracts beneath the flower head are an identifying feature of Jerusalem artichoke. They are sharply pointed and often slightly fuzzy...
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Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke (Helianthus tuberosus) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. ... Thumbnail #1 of Helianthus tuberosus by dave...
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Helianthus tuberosus - L. ... Helianthus tuberosus, native to Canada, and known to us here as the sunroot, is hardier in much colder overwinter temperatures than the 'zone 4' rating suggests. I have personally grown it where the temperature falls to -40, and harvested a good crop.
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Scientific Name: Helianthus tuberosus ... Jerusalem Artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus (HELTU) is closely related to sunflower and resembles it. The flower has fewer parts but is yellow. The roots have tubers which are high in inulin starch. The plant was investigated at one time as a source of alcohol.
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Jerusalem artichoke is a suitable crop in any soil and climate where corn will grow. It survives in poor soil and in areas as cold as Alaska. It tolerates hot to sub-zero temperatures. The first frost kills the stems and leaves, but tubers withstand freezing for months. ... Helianthus tuberosus L.
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www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Helianthus_tube...
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Jerusalem artichoke, Girasol, Gerasole, Girsole, Sunchoke ... We have information from several sources: ... Helianthus tuberosus L.
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www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/nexus/Helianthus_tuberosus_...
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