Meaning of jerusalem artichoke

Definition of jerusalem artichoke

(noun) edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke
tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips

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