Helianthus tuberosus Linnaeus. Jerusalem Artichoke. Phen: Jul-Oct. Hab: Native in rich bottomlands and along streams, disturbed areas, cultivated in gardens for the edible tubers. Dist: Native distribution is unclear, perhaps OH, MI, MN, ND, and e. MT south to w. TN, LA, and TX.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy: = Ar, C, Fl7, FNA21, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NcTx, NE, NY, Oh3, Pa, RAB, S, SE1, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3; > Helianthus tuberosus L. var. subcanescens A.Gray – F, G, GrPl; > Helianthus tuberosus L. var. tuberosus – F, G, Il

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
• Great Plains: FACU
• Midwest: FACU
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily: 7