Tuber himalayense
Zhang & Minter
Chinese truffle, Himalayan black truffle
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Description
A truffle fungus of the Eutuberaceae family found in temperate regions, particularly exported from China.
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Edible Uses
The underground fruiting bodies are eaten fresh or dried.
Traditional Uses
The underground fruiting bodies are eaten. They can be used fresh or dried.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas,
Other Information
They are exported from China.
Synonyms
Also as Tuber hymalaiense
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 256 (As Tuber himalayense)
- Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 675
- www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au
