Jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
Asteraceae
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Edible Uses
Root
The Jerusalem artichoke tuber can be similarly used as potato. namely cooked, fried, or as a thickener for soups. It can also be consumed fresh or dried.
Medicinal Uses
Root
Because of its inulin content, Jerusalem artichoke's tuber is a precious medicinal food for diabetics.
Diseases:
Diabetes mellitus
Habitats
Floodplain forest
Description
Life Span: Perennial
Size: 2 m - 3 m
Bloom time: August,
October,
September,
Alternative common name(s):
- Sunroot
- Sunchoke
- Earth apple
- Topinambour
Flower
Inflorescence type: Capitulum
Flower Colour: Yellow 
Flower shape: more than 6 petales
Stem
Stem Type: hairy
Leaf
Foliage type: Opposite and decussate
Foliage texture: Hairy
Leaf shape: Ovate
Leaf margin: Serrate
Leaf type: Simple
Fruit
Fruit Category: Seed 
Fruit type: Achene 
