Tuber gibbosum

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Oregon white truffle

Eutuberaceae Edible: Mushroom, Herb, Fungus, Vegetable 73 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Tuber gibbosum, commonly known as the Oregon white truffle, is a species of truffle in the genus Tuber. It is found in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, where it often grows with Douglas-fir.

Description

A mushroom. The fruiting bodies develop underground.

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Edible Uses

Tuber gibbosum is edible and can be prepared similarly to European truffles; it is typically used to add flavor to a dish. It is commercially collected between as early as October and into March.

Traditional Uses

The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are slithered or crushed and used in pates, omelettes, or with turkey or chicken. They can be used to flavour a range of other foods.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, North America, USA,

Also Known As

Elegang baikuaijun

References (3)

Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 256
Kaye, G.C., 1986, Wild and Exotic Mushroom Cultivation in North America
Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 675