JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE
Common Names: Jerusalem Artichoke, Sun Choke, Artichoke.
Scientific Name: Helianthus tuberosus
When to Find: Fall.
Where to Find: Sunny open areas with fairly moist soil.
Parts Used: Tubers.
Preparation: Eat raw, pickle, fry, boil, cream, or use as a vegetable.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place. Do not eat if they sprout.
Identification: Plants are 4 to 6 feet tall with yellow flowers 2 to 3 inches across. It is a type of sunflower that produces tubers looking like small knobby potatoes. Identify sunflowers from artichoke while flowers are in bloom. The artichoke flowers are much smaller.
