Choiromyces meandriformis
Vittad.
White truffle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChoiromyces meandriformis is a species of fungus belonging to the family Tuberaceae. It is native to Europe.
Description
A temperate-zone truffle fungus typically found in association with deciduous trees.
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Edible Uses
The truffle fruiting body is edible, though caution is advised.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Austria, Balkans, Belarus, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Central Asia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine,
Also Known As
Baizhukuaijun
References (2)
- Brouk, B., 1975, Plants Consumed by Man. Academic Press, London. p 274
- Stoyneva-Gartner, M.P. & Uzunov, B.A., 2015, An Ethnobiological Glance on Globalization Impact on the Traditional Use of Algae and Fungi as Food in Bulgaria. J Nutr Food Sci 2015, 5:5
