Truffle, Summer truffle, Cook's truffle, Red-grained black truffle, Summer black truffle, Truffe de la Saint-Jean
Tuber aestivum

Family: Eutuberaceae

What it is like

A mushroom or truffle. It is black on the outside and white inside.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, North America, Norway, Poland, Scandinavia, Serbia, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. When very young they can be eaten raw. They are normally baked, sauteed in butter or added to soups.

Edible parts

Fungus, herb, mushroom, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Xiakuaijun

Synonyms

Tuber macrosporum Vittad.;