I planted a relative of the sunflower, the Jerusalem artichoke, (Helianthus tuberosus L.), also known as sunchoke. Rather than edible seeds you get an edible tuber. The Wife loves the flowers!
I'm not sure how good they taste but they are native to much of the USA.
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