Rhizopogon

Rhizopogon is a genus of fungi that produce subterranean fruiting bodies resembling tubers. These fungi are part of the broader kingdom Fungi, which are organisms that obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter.12

Many fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants called mycorrhizae. In this mutualistic association, the fungus helps the plant absorb nutrients, particularly phosphorus, from the soil, while the fungus receives carbohydrates from the plant. About 90% of land plants rely on these mycorrhizal fungi for essential nutrients.32