Asteraceae Helianthus tuberosus L.

Jerusalem Artichoke

Cherokee - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 34

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Scientific name: Helianthus tuberosus L.
USDA symbol: HETU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Jerusalem Artichoke
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Root used as a vegetable food.

RECRD: 2134 id: 16692

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