Native European Tubers: Potato, Jerusalem Artichoke, Chicory, and More

Tubers native to Europe include:

• Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
• Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)
• Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
• Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)
• Scorzonera (Scorzonera hispanica)
• Black Salsify (Scorzonera taurica)
• Madwort (Asperugo procumbens)

Many were historically important food sources before the global spread of the potato.