Although the Jerusalem artichoke has a fancy name, it is but a humble tuber. It’s not an artichoke, nor does it hail from Jerusalem. I doubt it’s even been there.

Understanding the Context

The Jerusalem artichoke lays low, ... Jerusalem artichokes, a member of the sunflower family, typically grow to be ten feet tall or taller. Photo by Carole Coates Sure, I’ve eaten Jerusalem artichokes, or sunchokes. But I’d never grown ...

Key Insights

Jerusalem artichokes were, along with potatoes, among the first native American plants to be introduced in Europe. Although potatoes soon eclipsed them in popularity, Jerusalem artichokes are still ... The San Bernardino Sun: How you can grow Jerusalem artichokes, a healthier alternative to potatoes I recently acquired a box of these little gems called Jerusalem artichokes that look a lot like ginger root — knobby, tan and irregularly shaped. I wasn’t sure what to do with them, but I was told I ... Prevention: The Many Health Benefits of Jerusalem Artichokes, and How to Use Them You may be surprised to learn that Jerusalem artichokes aren’t artichokes at all, and they don’t even come from Jerusalem.

Final Thoughts

Confusing, right? Some say the flavor of a Jerusalem artichoke is notably ... The Many Health Benefits of Jerusalem Artichokes, and How to Use Them