NOUN | plant | Jerusalem artichoke sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke, girasol, Helianthus tuberosus | tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves |
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Meaning | tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers. | |
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Synonyms | Jerusalem artichoke, girasol, Helianthus tuberosus | |
Parts | Jerusalem artichoke | edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke |
Broader | sunflower, helianthus | Any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays |
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