HyperDic: helianthus_tuberosus

English > 1 sense of the expression Helianthus tuberosus:
NOUNplantHelianthus tuberosus, Jerusalem artichoke, girasol, Jerusalem artichoke sunflowertall perennial with hairy stems and leaves
English > Helianthus tuberosus: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningtall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers.
SynonymsJerusalem artichoke, girasol, Jerusalem artichoke sunflower
PartsJerusalem artichokeedible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke
Broadersunflower, helianthusAny plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

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