Asteraceae
Jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus L. var. subcanescens A. Gray
Indigenous Names: pȟaŋǧí zí, Hoh i nohk kon, Hoh i non
Traditional Food Use
Cheyenne
Tubers used for food by boiling. It is rather tasteless and is not an excellent food source Additional commentary: Tubers grow on the roots of the plant. The artichoke, which is a species of sunflower, is scarcely found in the North, (i.e., Montana), but is abundant to the south, especially southern Wyoming, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Both Cheyenne names are now applied to the sweet potato.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, seed, tubers
Distribution: Native to North American Plains; widespread regional distribution; Grows in medium to damp soils in open areas, often in disturbed areas. The plant can be found as high as 7,000 feet into the mountains