Black truffle, Perigord truffle
Tuber melanosporum

Family: Eutuberaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. A truffle. It is black inside and outside.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andorra, Asia, Chile, China, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, North America, Poland, Portugal, Scandinavia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Herb, spice, mushroom, fungus, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Caratompola, Heibao kuaijun

Synonyms

Oogaster melanosporum Carda;