Kalahari truffle, Bushman potato, Desert truffle
Terfezia claveryi
Family: Terfeziaceae
What it is like
A truffle. Mushroom. It is 5-8 cm across.
Where it is found
It grows in Mediterranean climate regions. It grows in the desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Asia, China, Europe, Himalayas, India, Iraq, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Namibia, North Africa, Northeastern India, Saudi Arabia, Sikkim, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Truffle, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nabbas, Nukhasi, Tkabba