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Himalayan truffle (Tuber himalayense)
- Department: Ascomycota (Ascomycetes)
- Subdivision: Pezizomycotina (Pezizomycotins)
- Class: Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
- Subclass: Pezizomycetidae (Pezizomycetes)
- Order: Pezizales (Pezizales)
- Family: Tuberaceae (Truffle)
- Genus: Tuber (Truffle)
- Type: Tuber himalayense (Himalayan truffle)
- Winter black truffle
Himalayan truffle (Tuber himalayensis) is a mushroom belonging to the Truffle family and the genus Truffle.
External Description
The Himalayan truffle is a type of black winter truffle. The mushroom is characterized by a hard surface and fairly dense pulp. On the cut, the flesh acquires a dark shade. The mushroom has a persistent and fairly strong aroma.
Grebe season and habitat
The fruiting period of Himalayan truffles begins in the second half of November and lasts until mid-February. This period is a great time to harvest Himalayan truffles.
Edibility
Conditionally edible, but rarely eaten due to its small size.
Similar types and differences from them
The described species is similar to the black French truffle, however, it is smaller in size, which makes it more difficult for mushroom pickers to detect its fruiting bodies.