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Helianthus tuberosus

Common name(s): Jerusalem artichoke


Helianthus tuberosus
Helianthus tuberosus


Wildflower Information for Helianthus tuberosus
Common name(s) Jerusalem artichoke
Family Asteraceae (Aster family)
Flowers color: yellow   petals: many
Leaves alternate
Lifecycle perennial
Peak bloom period mid-September to early-October
Origin uncertain, probably from central United States

Helianthus tuberosus
Helianthus tuberosus

Helianthus tuberosus
Helianthus tuberosus

Helianthus tuberosus
Helianthus tuberosus

Helianthus tuberosus - involucral bracts
Helianthus tuberosus - involucral bracts

Helianthus tuberosus - leaves
Helianthus tuberosus - leaves

Helianthus tuberosus - stem
Helianthus tuberosus - stem

Helianthus tuberosus - stem
Helianthus tuberosus - stem

Helianthus tuberosus - plants
Helianthus tuberosus - plants