Jerusalem artichoke; topinambur; girasol
A rare term for the Jerusalem artichoke plant (Helianthus tuberosus). Usually written in katakana. The more common Japanese name is キクイモ (菊芋).
See also: キクイモ
Butaimo is known as another name for the Jerusalem artichoke.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji spelling; the term is rare overall.
The name 豚芋 (butaimo) literally means 'pig potato', likely referring to its use as animal feed or its knobby shape. The exact origin is uncertain.