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