Difference between revisions of "Jerusalem artichoke"

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*''Helianthus tuberosus'' var. ''subcanescens'' <small>A.Gray</small>
 
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Easy-to-grow, tuber-forming sunflower relative. Tubers are potato-like but with a softer texture inside, and a sweet and nutty flavor. They are delicious roasted. Since they consist in large part of indigestible inulin they are low in calories, and provide nutrition for gut flora (prebiotic), but can also cause flatulence.
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==External links==
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* [https://www.cultivariable.com/instructions/root-crops/how-to-grow-jerusalem-artichoke/ Cultivariable]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:26, 1 November 2020

Jerusalem artichoke
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Jerusalem artichokes
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H. tuberosus
Binomial name
Helianthus tuberosus
Synonyms[1]
  • Helianthus esculentus Warsz.
  • Helianthus serotinus Tausch
  • Helianthus tomentosus Michx.
  • Helianthus tuberosus var. subcanescens A.Gray

Easy-to-grow, tuber-forming sunflower relative. Tubers are potato-like but with a softer texture inside, and a sweet and nutty flavor. They are delicious roasted. Since they consist in large part of indigestible inulin they are low in calories, and provide nutrition for gut flora (prebiotic), but can also cause flatulence.

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References

Acknowledgements

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