Helianthus tuberosus

Helianthus tuberosus L., Sp. Pl. 2: 905 (1753).

Helianthus tuberosus L., Photo by Phụng Võ Thanh

its native range is Central & E. Canada to U.S.A.

Vietnamese name: 

Cúc vu, Củ quỳ

Latin name: 

Helianthus tuberosus L.

Family: 

Asteraceae

Uses: 

Treatment of headaches, urinary retention, broken bones (stem, leaves); Indigestion, impaired semen due to kidney failure (root tubers).

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Plants grown in Lam Dong (Da Lat, Don Duong, Duc Trong).

Fruit season: 

September - November.