Tuber indicum
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Indian truffle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTuber indicum, commonly known as the Chinese black truffle or the Asian black truffle, is an edible fungus known for its hypogean fruiting bodies, characteristic of the Tuber genus. It is found natively in Himalayan India and parts of China, but has also been found invasively in the United States and Italy. It is sold commercially and often confused with Tuber melanosporum.
Description
A truffle fungus in the family Eutuberaceae, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The truffle fungus is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Japan,
Also Known As
Yindu kuaijun
References (5)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 263, 316
- Mortimer, P. E. et al, 2012, Prized edible Asian mushrooms: ecology, conservation and sustainability. Fungal Diversity 56(1) p 31-47
- Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 675
- www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au
