Desert truffle
Terfezia arenaria
Family: Terfeziaceae
What it is like
A mushroom or truffle. It can be 7-12 cm across.
Where it is found
It grows in the Mediterranean region. It grows in deserts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North Africa, Sicily, Spain
How it is used for food
It is eaten roasted or cooked.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shasheng digu