Terfezia arenaria
(Morris) Trappe
Desert truffle
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Description
A truffle or mushroom fungus in the Terfeziaceae family, growing 7-12 cm across. It occurs in Mediterranean regions and deserts.
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Edible Uses
It is eaten roasted or cooked.
Traditional Uses
It is eaten roasted or cooked.
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Distribution
It grows in the Mediterranean region. It grows in deserts.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North Africa, Sicily, Spain,
Also Known As
Shasheng digu
References (4)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Bradei, L., et al, 2014, Desert truffles of the North Algerian Sahara: Diversity and bioecology. Emir. J. Food Agric. 26(5):425-435
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 313
- Lentini, F. and Venza, F., 2007, Wild food plants of popular use in Sicily. J Ethnobiol Ethnomedicine. 3: 15
