Tirmania nivea
Family: Terfeziaceae
What it is like
A truffle. Mushroom. It can be 4-8 cm across.
Also put in the family Pezizaceae.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in deserts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Truffle, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fag