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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

Synonyms