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Sunny Helianthus

By Janey

Sunny Helianthus (Helianthus tuberosus (Aguaturma))

7 Aug, 2009
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Thanks to Paulthe gardener...I've found out what these really are....Jerusalem Artichoke or Helianthus tuberosus...not Rudbeckia Goldsturm! Thanks Paul....:o)

Comments on this photo

Paulthegard..

Oh, I'll have to check the name of my Rudbeckias as I thought they were Goldsturm but mine have black centres!

7 Aug, 2009

Amy

They look lovely !

7 Aug, 2009

Janey

I bet yours is right Paul.....I wonder which these are then...they were here when we came, but do take over unless I keep digging them out.

8 Aug, 2009

Paulthegard..

Are they definitely Rudbeckias.Don't get me wrong, I'm not an expert but they look very similar to Heliopsis to me although there are many different kinds of Rudbeckia!

8 Aug, 2009

Sanbaz

love these janey, very pretty

8 Aug, 2009

Janey

Thanks Amy and San......and Paul...I wonder if they are Heliopsis...there are so many types of sun-loving flowers, for late summer....I'll have a look on Google.....:o)

8 Aug, 2009

Janey

Great....I've found them Paul, and they're Helianthus tuberosus, identical flower,
common name Jerusalem Artichoke....fancy that! All this time I've called them Rudbeckias, but I'm pleased I've found out what they really are, and we can eat the tubers, instead of throwing them out....Lol! Shall amend the pic now....:o)

8 Aug, 2009

Sanbaz

dont think i would take a chance janey on eating them lol,dont fancy that myself

8 Aug, 2009

Janey

No me neither San.....other common name is F........Artichoke Lol!....so shall resist roasting them....:o)

8 Aug, 2009

Sanbaz

nah not on my list of things to eat lol

8 Aug, 2009