Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Sunchoke



Jerusalem artichokes are neither artichokes nor have anything to do with Jerusalem. Apparently, they're a member of the Daisy family and a species of sunflower. The 'Jerusalem' bit is thought to come from the Italian word for sunflower 'Girasole'.



Although the roots / tubers are edible, they're better enjoyed for their tall, late flowers.

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