Terfaz Moroccan truffle
Terfezia boudieri
Family: Terfeziaceae
What it is like
A mushroom or truffle.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in the desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Botswana, China, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Namibia, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Southern Africa, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are cooked and eaten. It is used in lamb stew. They are added to cooked rice.
They are sold canned.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
In South Africa it is available in April to July.
Its other names
Local names
Keme, Kimi