Helianthus tuberosus - Native to eastern North America and in no way related to the Globe Artichoke, but a member of the sunflower family. Originally from the Americas, also called Sun root, this was a staple food of the American First Nation, then taken to France in early 1600’s. Plant the tubers in winter/spring, harvest in the following autumn, leaving some in the ground for next year's crop. Priced for: 5 tubers