I discovered Jerusalem Artichokes about a year ago. They are a super yummy vegie. Here is some info about the nobbly root. Interestingly they are neither from the city of Jerusalem, nor an artichoke. The name comes from a Italian word 'girasole' meaning sunflower because are the editable root of a sunflower! They are native to North America. They are in season now, If you are interested in having a taste I would get a move on, otherwise you will have to wait until next season.
