Desert truffle
Choiromyces aboriginum
Family: Tuberaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. A fungus which forms fruiting bodies just under the ground. It can be 10 cm long. It tapers towards the base. It is soft to the touch and will break up easily into pieces.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland and shrubland. It grows on sandplains. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruiting body is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Witita