| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SunflowerJerusalemArtichoke
Fall Wildflower - Yellow & Orange Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Jerusalem Artichoke
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| Scientific Name: | Helianthus tuberosus
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| Habitat/Season: | Roadsides, Fields & Fence Rows / August - October
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| Comment: | Native
This sunflower species can grow up to 10 feet tall. It was cultivated by Native Americans for its carbohydrate rich roots
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