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Here is a cheeky wild edible native to the Eastern United States.
Ipomoea pandurata
Uses: The Cherokee poulticed root for rheumatism: “hard tumors.” Cherokee, Creek and Iroquois used root decoction as a diuretic, laxative, expectorant; for coughs, asthma, beginning stages of tuberculous; blood purifier; powered plant used in tea for headaches, indigestion. Root extract shown to have strong antimicrobial activity. The large, deep-set, starchy edible rootstock can weigh 20lbs. or more, but is difficult to dig.
