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Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Tall plant. Flowers have a yellow center that fades to brown as it ages. Yellow petals. Dark green ovoid leaves that ar rough in texture. Stems are reddish in color. Related to Sunflowers.

Habitat:

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls, New York. Growing on the opposite side of a fence near the Niagara River. Native to eastern North America. Edible root.

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Flowers of North America
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Wildlife of the Niagara Region
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The Wildflowers of New York State

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2014

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