truffle: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Tuber

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summer black truffle, or English truffle

English truffle (Tuber aestivum).

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English truffle Périgord truffle fungus food lion’s mane mushroom portobello mushroom matsutake mushroom porcini king oyster mushroom shiitake mushroom morel chanterelle Origins of agriculture gastronomy

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