Sunroot (Helianthus tuberosus 'White Fuseau')
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The Sunroot (Helianthus tuberosus), also known as Jerusalem artichoke, is native to **eastern North America**.
While the specific cultivar ‘White Fuseau’ might be a selected variety bred elsewhere, the *species* Helianthus tuberosus originated and thrived in the region spanning from southeastern Canada down to the southern United States, particularly in the Mississippi River Valley.
Therefore, the likely geographical origin of the *species* behind the ‘White Fuseau’ cultivar is **eastern North America.**
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