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Jerusalem artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Rwanda, Seychelles), Asia (10 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Helianthus (Sunflowers)

Species

Helianthus tuberosus (Jerusalem artichoke)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aguaturma

French Topinambour

German Topinambur

Turkish Yerelmasi

Similar Species in Helianthus

Helianthus arizonensis

Helianthus laetiflorus

Helianthus californicus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jerusalem artichoke?

The scientific name of Jerusalem artichoke is Helianthus tuberosus. It belongs to the genus Helianthus.

Where does Jerusalem artichoke live?

Jerusalem artichoke is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Rwanda, Seychelles), Asia (10 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia.

What family does Jerusalem artichoke belong to?

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) belongs to the genus Helianthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Jerusalem artichoke belong to?

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Jerusalem artichoke?

The closest relatives of Jerusalem artichoke in the genus Helianthus include Annual Sunflower, Anomalus Sunflower, Arizona Sunflower, ashy sunflower, Beach Sunflower.