Tuber melanosporum

E131949

Tuber melanosporum is a highly prized edible black truffle species known for its intense aroma and culinary value, especially in French and Italian cuisine.

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Tuber melanosporum canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ascomycete
ectomycorrhizal fungus
edible fungus
fungus species
aromaDescription chocolate-like notes
earthy
musky
binomialName Tuber melanosporum self-link
class Pezizomycetes
colorOfGleba black with white marbling
commonName Périgord black truffle
black truffle
culinaryUse French cuisine
Italian cuisine
cultivatedIn truffle orchards
describedBy Carlo Vittadini
division Ascomycota
economicImportance high-value gourmet product
edible true
family Tuberaceae
formsMycorrhizaWith hazel trees
hornbeam
oak trees
fruitingBodyType hypogeous truffle
growsUnderground true
harvestMethod truffle dogs
truffle pigs
harvestSeason winter
kingdom Fungi
nativeRange France
Italy
Spain
southern Europe
order Pezizales
parentTaxon Tuber
requiresHostTree true
scientificName Tuber melanosporum Vittad.
sporeType ascospore
symbioticRelationship ectomycorrhiza
taxonRank species
typicalHabitat Mediterranean climate regions
calcareous soils
usedInDish omelettes
pasta dishes
truffle butter
truffle oil infusions
valuedFor complex flavor
high culinary value
intense aroma
yearDescribed 1831

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Ascomycota includesTaxon Tuber melanosporum
Tuber melanosporum binomialName Tuber melanosporum self-link
Pezizomycotina includesTaxon Tuber melanosporum