Jerusalem artichoke sunflower

/dʒəˌrus(ə)ləm ˌɑrdəˈtʃoʊk ˌsʌnˈflaʊər/
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Definitions of Jerusalem artichoke sunflower
  1. noun
    tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
    synonyms: Helianthus tuberosus, Jerusalem artichoke, girasol
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    type of:
    helianthus, sunflower
    any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
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