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Harvested white truffle (Tuber magnatum) at Ceva, Cuneo, Italy. Tuber is a genus in the fungal family Tuberaceae, with estimated molecular dating to the end of the Jurassic period (156 Mya). [2] It includes several species of truffles that are highly valued as delicacies.
Tuber canaliculatum, commonly called Michigan truffle [2] and Appalachian truffle, [3] is a fungus that grows in eastern North America including the Midwest. [3] [4] It is brick red in color. [3] It is foraged and used in Appalachian cuisine. Dogs have been used to locate the truffles. It has been investigated for commercial cultivation. [5]
The year in which the species was named, or transferred to the genus Tuber. Where the actual year of publication (as defined for the purpose of priority) differs from the date given in the material, the latter date is given in quotes. The distribution of the species. Tuber aestivum Pers. 1801
A false truffle or a hymenogastrale is any species of fungus that has underground fruiting bodies that produce basidiocarps resembling the true truffles of genus Tuber. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] While rodents such as squirrels eat a wide variety of false truffle species, many are considered toxic ( Scleroderma species) or otherwise unpalatable and only a few ...
Truffles are a type of edible fungi that grow underground near the roots of certain oak trees. They have a unique flavor that's savory and earthy. What Exactly Is a Truffle and Why Does It Cost So ...
Tuber borchii, known as the whitish truffle or bianchetto truffle, [1] is a small, common species of edible truffle excellent for use in cuisine. Taxonomy [ edit ]
Tuber melanosporum, called the black truffle, Périgord truffle or French black truffle, [1] is a species of truffle native to Southern Europe. It is one of the most expensive edible fungi in the world. In 2013, the truffle cost between 1,000 and 2,000 euros per kilogram.
Burgundy truffles are harvested from September to late December, sometimes also until late January. [2] They have a wider distribution than any other truffle species. Burgundy truffles are found across Europe, from Spain to eastern Europe and from Sweden to North Africa. In France they are found mainly in the north-east and in Italy, in the north.