Characteristics
Helianthus tuberosus L.
Jerusalem artichoke
Cultivated for its tubers it is a fully naturalized species that is native further to the west. Roadside ditches, stream banks, and wet fields. A very tall late blooming species it can easily be seen along roads, in flower, in September.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native
Naturalized
FACU, FAC (NWPL)
FACU (NWPL EMP)
FACU (NWPL NCNE)
SNA (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Helianthus tuberosus L.
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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