No, it's actually part of the sunflower family.
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The Artichoke (aka Globe artichoke) is "cynara scolymus", while the Jerusalem Artichoke is "helianthus tuberosus".
Globe and Jerusalem are kinds of artichokes.
Jerusalem artichokes aren't really artichokes, they are a root vegetable. Globe artichokes are just large, round artichokes.
The Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is not the same as the Jerusalem artichoke(Helianthus tuberosus) at all, the jicama is a legume while sunchokes (another name for Jerusalem artichokes) are a relation of sunflowers. They also taste very different, the Jicama, sometimes known as a yam bean, tastes a bit like apples and the Jerusalem artichoke tastes like artichoke crossed with potatoes
Jerusalem Artichoke Jerusalem artickoke don't come from Jerusalem and their not artichokes either. they are actually related to sunflowers!
The Jerusalem Artichoke, or Helianthus tuberosa
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Helianthemum.
Jicama is a Mexican turnip. Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable.
vegetables, Jerusalem artichoke Jícamafruits, Jakfruit.
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