Paleleaf woodland sunflower
Helianthus hirsutus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Almost all Helianthus (60 species) in N and S America are edible.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw or cooked

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Helianthus decapetalus L.; Helianthus eggertii Small; Helianthus hirsutus var. stenophyllus Torr. & A. Gray; Helianthus montanus E. Watson; Helianthus saxicola Small; Helianthus scrophulariifolius Britton; Helianthus stenophyllus (Torr. & A. Gray) E. Watson; Helianthus strumosus L.; Helianthus trachelifolius Mill.;