Helianthus tuberosus - Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial sunflower species known for its edible tubers, which are used as a root vegetable. The plant is also grown for its tall, sunflower-like blooms and its ability to improve soil health.

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Function

• Plant
• Perennial
• Attracting beneficial insects¹
• Soil building

Footnotes

1. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 10-1 ↩ ↩² ↩³