Asteraceae Helianthus tuberosus L.
Jerusalem Artichoke
Micmac - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258
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Helianthus tuberosus L.
Scientific name: Helianthus tuberosus L.
USDA symbol: HETU (
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Common names: Jerusalem Artichoke
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Tubers eaten.
RECRD: 45810 id: 16703