Helianthus tuberosus also called the Jerusalem artichoke, sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple, or topinambour. Is a species of sunflower native to eastern North America,one of the few vegetables to travel back to the Old World with explorers and have a lasting culinary impact.
I've never eaten any quantity of it. I have kept it around as an "insurance policy." In case the people running things really screwed up. Do not plant near any poured surface you want to keep.
Helianthus tuberosus also called the Jerusalem artichoke, sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple, or topinambour. Is a species of sunflower native to eastern North America,one of the few vegetables to travel back to the Old World with explorers and have a lasting culinary impact.
Good background info. On the plant. It is hearty and nutritious.
I've never eaten any quantity of it. I have kept it around as an "insurance policy." In case the people running things really screwed up. Do not plant near any poured surface you want to keep.