Desert truffle
Tirmania africana
Family: Terfeziaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Also put in the family Pezizaceae.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, North Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Feizhou dimo