Jerusalem artichoke |
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Helianthus tuberosus |
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| Family | Asteraceae (Aster) |
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| Tribe | Heliantheae (Sunflower) |
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| Nativity | Native of Asia and Erope. Introduced and naturalized in the United States. |
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| Habitat | Moist to moderate moisture. Meadows, woodland borders, thickets, roadsides, railroads, disturbed areas. Full or partial sun. |
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| Flowering | August to October |
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| Flower Color | Tellow ray florets, yellow disk florets |
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| Range | Throughout |
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| Synonyms | Helianthus tomentosus Helianthus tuberosus var. subcanescens |
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| Common Names |
topinambur girasole Jerusalem artichoke Jerusalem sunflower Jerusalem-artichoke woodland sunflower |
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