Jerusalem Artichoke
A corruption of Girasolë articiocco. Girasole is the sunflower, which this vegetable resembles both in leaf
and stem.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Jerusalem Artichoke from Fact Monster:
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