Showy sunflower
Helianthus x laetiflorus
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 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, North America (country/location of origin), USA, South America
How it is used for food
The tubers are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Root, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Possibly a natural hybrid between Helianthus rigidus and Helianthus tuberosus;