Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem artichoke (Compositae)

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Helianthus tuberosus
Jerusalem artichoke
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The Helianthus tuberosus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Minnesota and Kansas. Occasionally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jerusalem artichoke.

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Latin Name:  Helianthus tuberosus
Common Name:  Jerusalem artichoke
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Rich and damp thickets[43].

General Uses: The plants are a good source of biomass and are used in industry to make alcohol etc[141]. A fast-growing plant, Jerusalem artichokes can be grown as a temporary summer screen[200]. Very temporary, it is July before they reach a reasonable height and by October they are dying down[K].

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