Geopora cooperi
Harkn.
Fuzzy truffle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGeopora cooperi, commonly known as the pine truffle or the fuzzy truffle, is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It has a fuzzy brown outer surface and an inner surface of whitish, convoluted folds of tissue. Widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, the species has been recorded from Eurasia and North America.
Description
A truffle,
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Edible Uses
Geopora cooperi fruit bodies are edible and considered good by some.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, North America, USA,
Notes
It is an at risk species.
Also Known As
Gushi dikongjun
References (1)
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 307