HyperDic: jerusalem_artichoke_sunflower

English > 1 sense of the expression Jerusalem artichoke sunflower:
NOUNplantJerusalem artichoke sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke, girasol, Helianthus tuberosustall perennial with hairy stems and leaves
English > Jerusalem artichoke sunflower: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningtall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers.
SynonymsJerusalem artichoke, girasol, Helianthus tuberosus
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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