sunroot — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke (tuber).

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   The sunroot contains a number of indigestible carbohydrates that cause flatulence in susceptible individuals.

   Sunroot also has the benefit of being naturally sweet, so it doesn't need sugar added to it in a lot of recipes.

2. Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke (plant or species).

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   Cultivating your own sunroots is easy! — a lot easier, in fact, than getting rid of this perennial sunflower once it's become established.

   Sunroots almost always produce so abundantly that variety sharing is possible after the first year.