Sunchokes, yacon and okra
Russell Stafford (Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:14:09 PDT)

Helianthus tuberosus is one of those plants that's been passed along
for SO long that its origins are difficult to trace. Apparently it
was widely cultivated by American Indians, who distributed its tubers
hither and yon over the centuries. Along the way the species seems
to have lost some of its ability to reproduce from seed.

In addition to being toothsome, the tubers are a source of inulin, a
compound found in numerous other composites including the eponymous
Inula helenium.

Russell

At 01:35 AM 4/2/2011, you wrote:

Russell Stafford
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