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Black truffle

Tuber melanosporum

A species of Truffles, Also known as Perigord truffle

Black truffle is considered a culinary delicacy, and is consequently one of the most expensive mushrooms in the world. They can fetch a price of thousands of dollars per kilogram. This European native is highly prized and has traditionally been located in the wild with the help of specially-trained dogs and pigs. In 2010 scientists published the complete genome of the black truffle.

Odor:

Rich, earthy with chocolate and berry hints.

General Info About Black truffle

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Attributes of Black truffle

Height

2 - 10 cm

Cap

Dark gray to black

Flesh

Purplish black

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Rich, earthy with chocolate and berry hints.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Black truffle by these plants:

Oaks, Lindens, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

The most expensive mushrooms

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Black truffle

Black truffle thrives in well-drained soils, frequently found beneath certain hardwood trees such as oaks and hazels, favoring calcareous areas with slightly alkaline pH.

Distribution Area of Black truffle

Continental Europe. Cultivated in North America, southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Black truffle

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Tips for Finding Black truffle

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Black truffle

Well-drained, calcareous, slightly alkaline pH.

What are Some Tips for Finding Black truffle

Seek areas with well-established hardwood trees, particularly oaks and hazels, as potential black truffle sites.
Identify zones with soil that appears loose and well-aerated, a likely indicator for black truffle.
Focused searching should happen near the base of host trees, where black truffle typically forms symbiotic relationships.
Use trained animals like dogs specially trained to detect the scent of black truffle.
Learn basic patterns of growth to differentiate likely black truffle habitats from other environments.