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California truffle
Tuber californicum

Family: Eutuberaceae


What it is like

A mushroom.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are used in gravies and sauces.

Edible parts

Truffle, mushroom, fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Jiazhou kuaijun

Synonyms