Plant Identification Learning Module:
Vegetables
Artichoke, Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosus)
The edible tubers are elongated, knobby, white, red or purple skinned. Several tubers are clustered at the base of each stem. The plant is upright, tall-growing
with bristly, woody stems, green pointed leaves (oppositely arranged), and yellow sunflower-like flowers.
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(cc) 2004, Paul Fenwick. This photo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.
Jennifer Anderson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1991. Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. South National Technical Center, Fort Worth.
