French names:
Topinambur Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Sunflowers Flowers: Summer; Yellow Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Edible:
The tubers are edible and delicious, either eaten raw or cooked like potatoes.
Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 388 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: tuberosus: tuberous Photographs:
117 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
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